Christopher Watson, 31, dies in bicycle crash with vehicle at 700 South and 900 East in Salt Lake City, UT
Police identify cyclist killed in collision with vehicle in SLC
According to information from the Salt Lake City Police Department, Watson was riding west on 700 south and going downhill as he approached 900 East. A 45-year-old man was driving a vehicle southbound on 900 East, and “the bicyclist collided with the vehicle at the intersection.”
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.
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