45-year-old bicyclist critically injured in alleged deliberate crash with Uber driver at North Point and Taylor streets in San Francisco, California
Uber driver alleged to have intentionally struck bicyclist out on bail
Uber spokeswoman Kate Downen said in a statement released on behalf of the company, "Our thoughts are with the victim of this terrible incident. We are gathering more information and will assist the authorities in their investigation."
Uber driver alleged to have intentionally struck bicyclist surrenders driver's license
Decarvalho, a Brazilian national who has resided in the U.S. since 2003 and was granted asylum and a U.S. green card in 2009, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault with a vehicle shortly after the collision.
An Uber driver who was arrested Sunday after hitting a bicyclist with his car allegedly on purpose in San Francisco's Fisherman Wharf area near the intersection of North Point and Taylor streets. The driver has been released from jail after posting $75,000 bail. The bicyclist suffered serious injuries when the driver, identified as Emerson Decarvalho, 38, struck him on Sunday afternoon. Decarvalho was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault with a vehicle shortly after the collision at about 1 p.m. Sunday.
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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