Denise Marsh and Carlos Rodriguez killed, and five people injured when vehicle strikes bicyclists at State Road 84 and Weston Road near Davie, Florida
1 Dead, 6 Other Cyclists Injured After Being Struck By Car
The driver of the vehicle, 33-year-old driver Nicole Vanderweit, told investigators she was distracted by something in the passenger compartment. She also said the sun was shining directly in her face, contributing to the Sunday morning crash.
Florida: 2nd person dies in group of bicyclists hit by car
Davie police Sgt. Mark Leone told news outlets Tuesday that 62-year-old Carlos Rodriguez died after undergoing surgery at a Fort Lauderdale hospital.
Cyclists Gather to Remember Riders Killed in Davie Crash
NBC 6's Arlene Borenstein has more with those who honored the two victims killed when they were hit by a car while riding over a week ago.
No jail time for distracted Florida driver who killed 2 cyclists
Nicole Vanderweit, 34, pleaded no contest this week to careless driving in Broward County court, the Sun Sentinel reported. In addition to having her license suspended for six months, she must pay court costs, attend a four-hour driving improvement class and serve 120 hours of community service.
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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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