April Marie Daugherty, 24, killed in bicycle collision with hit-and-run driver on Shipyard Boulevard in Wilmington, North Carolina
Hit-and-run kills Wilmington woman
She was identified Friday morning as 24-year-old April Marie Daugherty of Wilmington. She was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, Thompson said.
Man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed woman on bike
Jamell Antonio Roland pleaded guilty to felony hit-and-run causing death and was sentenced to between 31 and 47 months in prison.
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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