Clare Rhodes, 72, and Ken Vieira, 68, killed, one bicyclist injured, and Brian Lynch, 28, charged after collision at La Canada and Hardy in Tucson, Arizona
Community mourns bicyclists killed Thursday by DUI suspect
News 4 Tucson has learned Sheriff’s investigators uncovered that Lynch had used meth and marijuana, before he plowed into the group while driving a company truck.
Over 100 people ride in honor of two bicyclists killed last week
On Monday morning, well over 100 cyclists gathered together to commemorate the lives of two riders whose lives were tragically cut short last week after a collision with an impaired driver. Though one of the riders was a visitor from out of town, the riding community came together to pay respect to their own.
Driver Hits, Injures and Kills Bicyclists in Tucson
Bicyclists know proper safety measures to take in order to minimize the chances of accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, like the March 3rd bicycle accident in Tucson, there is no guarantee that others will take the same precautions.
Ken's Monday Ride honors two cyclist killed on Northwest side
Ken's Monday Ride was named after Kenneth Vieira before he was killed. Cyclist said he was very influential in the cycling community; some even says Vieira is the person that got them started cycling.
Man indicted for killing cyclists found with drugs in cell
On Oct. 29, corrections officers found cocaine in his jail cell, according to Pima County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Cody Gress. He is facing new charges of Promoting Prison Contraband and Possession of a Narcotic, which are felonies.
Woman honors anniversary of fatal bike crash
“He and I were going to go on a mission trip to China in April of this last year,” Vieira said. “And that didn't happen. But I kind of feel like he is with me on mission trips when I go feed the homeless.”
What do you want to do?
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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