Bicyclist Lorenzo Velazquez, 19, killed in collision with hit-and-run driver at C and Ashdale Streets in Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run In Olney
Investigators describe it as a white car, possibly a Honda Civic or Accord, with a dented hood and a cracked or damaged windshield.
Police locate owner of car in fatal Olney hit-and-run
Philadelphia police say they have located the owner of the car believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run in the Olney section.
Vigil held for teen bicyclist killed in Olney hit-and-run
Velazquez's sister says her family is broken-hearted and saddened that she'll never see what her brother could have become.
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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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