Wesley Martin, 22, killed when his bicycle collides with car on Highway 62, and then another vehicle strikes him in Carroll County, Arkansas
Cyclist fatally struck by pickup in northwest Arkansas
State police reported that conditions were clear and dry when the crash happened.
Crashes in Arkansas kill cyclist, pedestrian
Troopers said Martin was separated from his bicycle and struck again by a 2000 Dodge 1500 traveling west on U.S. 62. He was transported to Cox Medical Center, where he later died.
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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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