Joseph Prieto, 51, struck and killed by vehicle while riding bicycle on Almond Avenue in Patterson, California
Patterson bicyclist killed in collision east of the city
A Patterson man on a bicycle died in a collision with a vehicle east of the city Tuesday afternoon. The bicyclist, 51-year-old Joseph Prieto, was riding east behind a slow-moving tractor-trailer on Almond Avenue, west of Elm Avenue, around 3:15 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
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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