Bicyclist Blaine Fisher, 18, killed and skateboarder Mckade Nielsen, 18, critically injured after they are both struck by hit-and-run pickup truck on Greenleaf Boulevard in Elkhart, Indiana
Police identify victim of fatal hit and run crash on Greenleaf Boulevard
Blaine Fisher, an 18-year-old resident of Elkhart, was hit while on a bike and was pronounced dead at the scene, officers said.
Formal charges filed in fatal hit and run in Elkhart
Police contacted the tipster and the tipster said Hapner had admitted to being involved in the crash and that he was going to turn himself in after a relative visits from out of state, reports said.
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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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