Michael Beardi, 74, dies after his bicycle is struck by car at DeCubellis and Ridge roads in Pasco County, Florida
BICYCLIST DIES AFTER PASCO CRASH
The crash happened about 5:35 p.m. at the intersection of DeCubellis and Ridge roads. Mr. Beardi was on the southeast corner of the intersection at a pedestrian crosswalk facing a steady red pedestrian control signal, troopers said. He tried to cross DeCubellis in front of an oncoming 2010 Hyundai Sonata driven by Jerome Barraia, 82, of New Port Richey. The Hyundai hit Mr. Beardi.
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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