Karen McKeachie, 63, killed in bicycle collision with driver Terry Lee Lacroix, 70, at Dexter-Chelsea Road and North Fletcher Road in Lima Township, Michigan
Cyclist who died in accident near Chelsea was a world champion triathlete
Karen McKeachie, a seven-time world champion triathlete, has been identified as the cyclist who died Friday, Aug. 26, after being hit by a vehicle east of Chelsea.
Champion Michigan Triathlete Karen Mckeachie Dies in Bike Accident.
Karen spent the past 35 years hosting and managing races, building the sport well before it became mainstream. Mckeachie’s influence has directly touched nearly every triathlon in Michigan that is older than 5 years.
Driver who killed triathlete Karen McKeachie pleads to misdemeanor
He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of moving violation[2] causing death, which carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail.
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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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