Bicyclist Antonia Ramirez, 22, killed in collision with suspected hit-and-run driver Adrian Ortega, 21, at Foothill Boulevard and Huntington Drive in Irwindale, California
Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Crash in Irwindale
Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at 1:21 a.m. to the area of Foothill Boulevard and Huntington Drive regarding a person down in a traffic lane near some bicycle debris, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatcher.
Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash With Bicyclist in Irwindale
Adrian Ortega, 21, of La Puente, was arrested on suspicion of felony vehicular manslaughter, felony drunk driving and felony hit-and-run. Ortega was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.
Bicyclist Killed in Irwindale Hit-and-Run Is ID’d; Suspect Arrested
A bicyclist struck and killed by a hit-and-run motorist in Irwindale was identified Monday as a 22-year-old woman.
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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