Bicyclist Kevin H. "Bucket" Matthews, 52, killed in collision with vehicle at Columbus Avenue and Lincoln Street in Bay City, Michigan
Bicyclist on ventilator in hospital after collision with car in Bay City
About 7 p.m. on Monday, July 18, police responded to the crash at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Lincoln Street. They determined a 26-year-old woman was heading west on Columbus and that she stopped for a light at Lincoln, Bay City Public Safety Capt. Mark Turner said.
A 52-year-old male bicyclist was heading north on Lincoln when he and the vehicle collided, Turner said.
Bay City man dies day after bicycle-vehicle collision
Matthews' funeral is taking place at Gephart Funeral Home, 201 W. Midland St. in Bay City, at noon on Friday, July 22. Visitation is taking place at the funeral home from 3-8 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. to the service time on Friday.
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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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