Steven Terry, 54, killed in bicycle crash with hit-and-run driver on North Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island, Florida
Victim in fatal Merritt Island hit-and-run crash identified
"In this case had the driver stayed at the scene, they may not have been charged for the crash," said Kim Montes, spokeswoman for the Florida Highway Patrol. "Now we're looking for a pickup truck based on a part that was left at the scene, it probably has front in damage,"
Montes urged residents to alert authorities if they see the truck, which has been identified as a 1995 - 2003 Chevrolet S-10.
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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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