Bicyclist Christopher Patti, 59, killed in collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Jonathan Ritter, 28, on River Road near Guerneville, California
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash near Guerneville
The cyclist, a 59-year-old man, was stopped on the right shoulder looking at his phone, when the out-of-control westbound BMW careened into him about 8:45 a.m., a news release from the CHP said.
Cyclist hit, killed in Guerneville ID'd as chief lawyer for UC Berkeley
The rider Monday was identified by the Sonoma County Coroner’s Office as Christopher Patti, 59, of Berkeley. Patti worked as chief campus counsel for UC Berkeley.
Officers arrest suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed Berkeley cyclist
Ritter was taken to the CHP’s Santa Rosa office where he was questioned by officers who planned to take him to Sonoma County Jail to be booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run causing death, said CHP Sgt. Erik Egide.
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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.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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