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Bicyclist Ruben Wharton Vanegas, 35, killed in collision with vehicle driven by Andrew Williams, 32, at 39th Place and Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, California

Modified Date: 
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 7:47am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Driver Near USC

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a driver near USC Thursday, officials said. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call near 39th Place and Vermont Avenue about 9 a.m. The victim died at the scene, according to LAPD. The driver remained at the scene, said Ricardo Hernandez with the LAPD.

Witnesses Say SUV Fatally Struck Bicyclist On Purpose In Exposition Park Road Rage Incident

Police are still looking for the suspect and the bicycle that the victim was riding. If you have any information about the accident, you’re asked to call the Los Angeles Police Department.

Did SUV driver purposely run over bicyclist after argument?

Williams was arrested four days later by Los Angeles police and held in lieu of $1 million bail, according to jail records. If convicted as charged, he could face up to 25 years to life in state prison, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

June 2, 2017: Driver Pleads to Fatal Hit-and-Run Near USC

Deputy District Attorney Miriam Avalos said Andrew Williams, 33, pleaded no contest to one felony count each of voluntary manslaughter and hit-and-run driving resulting in death.   

Argument turns deadly when SUV driver chases, runs down, drags bicyclist; Driver on way to prison

Andrew Williams, 33, pleaded no contest Thursday to one felony count each of voluntary manslaughter and hit-and-run driving resulting in death, according to Deputy District Attorney Miriam Avalos.   

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.

Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
Road Rage
People Involved: 
Ruben Wharton Vanegas
Andrew Williams
Roadway: 
39th Place and Vermont Avenue
City: 
Los Angeles, CA
County: 
Los Angeles County, CA
Area: 
Los Angeles, CA

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