Maria Crozier, 31, killed in bicycle crash on Main Street in St. Helena, California
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Crozier, whose maiden name was Vigliucci, had a master’s degree in business and was a manager at PolyOne Corp., a provider of specialized polymer materials and services, according to her LinkedIn profile. Her resume listed a brief stint as an intern for former Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Her husband was riding behind her when the collision occurred, Talbott said. "I've not seen a more tragic case. To have it happen so quickly, it's tragic, absolutely tragic," Talbott said.
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Police identified the truck driver as Rafeeq Sabry, 37, of El Sobrante. He stopped at the scene and was “quite shaken up,” Talbott said.
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Maria Crozier, 31, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and her husband, Brad Crozier, 38, were bicycling shortly before 2 p.m. when she was hit by a northbound contract mail truck as they exited a driveway in the 1000 block of Main Street. The crash knocked her off the bicycle and she was struck by the truck’s rear wheels. She was pronounced deceased at the crash site. Witnesses said the bicycle was wobbling and the rider's feet were off the pedals as she attempted to avoid the collision.
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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