Bicyclist Demarco Ritpatoe, 38, killed in hit-and-run collision at Mt. Vernon and Broadway in Wichita, Kansas
Police confirm bike rider dead following traffic collision
Police say that a black GM SUV (either a Tahoe or Yukon) and the bike collided; a subsequent accident happened between the GM SUV and a GMC truck. It is believed that the bike rider was crossing Broadway.
Police ID Bicyclist Killed in Hit-And-Run Wichita Crash
Police Sgt. Bob Gulliver says a pregnant woman and a man fled Saturday after the sport utility vehicle in which they were riding struck Ritpatoe and a pickup truck.
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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