Augusto Pineiro, 38, killed in bicycle collision on Georgia Highway 119 near Fort Stewart, Georgia
Officials ID soldier killed in bike accident near Fort Stewart
According to Georgia State Patrol, Pineiro was riding a bicycle on Ga. Hwy. 119 around 7 a.m. when he was struck by a Toyota Prius heading in the same direction. The driver has been identified as Kandace Brown, 30, of Ellabell.
Troopers remind drivers to share the road with bicyclists after Ft. Stewart soldier killed
As troopers and military investigators returned to the crash scene for more information, they also reminded drivers and bicyclists about the rules they must remember.
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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.
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