Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run near Pine Grove in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
North Shore cyclist injured in hit and run near Pine Grove
The crash involving a pickup truck bearing a Mississippi license plate occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on Louisiana 16 near the Kleinpeter Dairy Farm, police said.
A preliminary investigation determined that the crash occurred as the Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on Louisiana 16.
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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