Bicyclist Jimmy Ray Blakemore, 52, killed in collision with vehicle at Thompson and Backus Streets in Springdale, Arkansas
Springdale man killed after car hits cyclist
Police say the driver of the truck was not ticketed and no charges are being filed at this time, though the accident remains under investigation.
Springdale cyclist hit by pickup dies
Jimmy Ray Blakemore, 52, of Springdale was crossing the Thompson Street and Backus Avenue intersection on a bicycle when a Dodge Ram pickup struck him.
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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.
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