John Richard Vos, 73, killed and wife Augusta Forbes Vos, 50, seriously injured in bicycle crash in Gulf State Park near Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vestavia Hills cyclist dies after car crash in Gulf State Park, wife remains hospitalized
A Vestavia Hills man, struck by a car with his wife while they rode bicycles in Gulf State Park Wednesday, has died of his injuries. On Thursday morning, his wife remained in intensive care, Florida hospital officials said.
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John Richard Vos and his wife Augusta Forbes Vos were riding bicycles in Gulf State Park when they were struck by a car. They were both taken to hospitals for treatment. John died at Baptist Hospital in Florida. Augusta underwent surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital and is expected to recover. They were struck by a mustang driven by 21-year-old Blake Ashton Foote who remained at the scene. Authorities believe fatigue may have been a factor in the crash.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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