Bicyclist Shelton C. Berel, 33, killed in hit-and-run crash with alleged driver Kevin D. Meister, 35, on Lincoln Road in Dane County, Wisconsin
Deadly hit and run crash in Dane County Friday morning
The suspect's vehicle is described as a Ford dually pick-up with a three-tone paint job; black on the bottom, tan or gold in the middle and maroon on top. The pick-up has damage to the rear tailgate and also to the front grill and front turn signal light. The truck may also have some type of rack attached to the hitch.
Sheriff: Hit-and-run driver, truck in morning fatal crash found
Police said they interviewed the driver, Kevin D. Meister, 35, of Brooklyn. He was booked into Dane County Jail on a tentative charge of hit-and-run causing death, the sheriff's office said.
Medical examiner's office identifies bicyclist killed in Oregon hit & run
Shelton C. Berel, 33, was killed when he was hit by a car while biking around 6:30 a.m. on Lincoln Road near Hillcrest in the town of Oregon, according to the office. Berel was from Oregon.
Cyclists remember fellow biker killed in hit-and-run crash
He said his group advocates a "Vulnerable Users Law" in Wisconsin[4], which would "create a new class of penalties for those convicted of killing or injuring a cyclist, pedestrian, farmer driving a farm vehicle, law enforcement official writing a ticket or aiding a motorist or other vulnerable road users" according to the Bike Federation of Wisconsin.
Man accused in Dane County fatal hit-and-run thought he hit deer
Meister's attorney says Meister believed he had hit a deer, and drove to the headquarters of the landscaping company he works for. The attorney says law enforcement officers took Meister into custody at a job site later Friday.
Wisconsin Bike Federation asking people to ride in memory of biker killed in hit & run
In the meantime, the Wisconsin Bike Federation is asking people to remember Berel's life and think of his family while biking tomorrow. Some are riding at 6:30 a.m. They are also asking people to ride for bike safety.
Man who struck and killed bicyclist sentenced to 15 years
A Brooklyn man who admitted using heroin before striking and killing a bicyclist last year in Dane County has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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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.
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