Noel Bascon, 12, killed and driver Richard Lavalle, 59, arrested in bicycle collision at Junipero Drive and Arlington Drive in Costa Mesa, California
Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Crash That Killed 12-Year-Old Boy Riding Bike With His Father
The 12-year-old boy, identified by police as Noel Bascon, and his father were riding their bikes when the boy was struck by a pickup truck that went through a stop sign while eastbound on Arlington, police said.
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The Police Department is asking anyone with additional information about the collision to contact Traffic Investigator Kha Bao at 714-754-5264.
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Richard David Lavalle of Long Beach was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana. He’s being held without bail.
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“He’s a menace to society. He needs to be locked up for life, so he doesn’t do this to anybody else again,” Bascon said.
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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.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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