Deborah A. Patterson, 62, and Mary K. Massengill, 66, killed in bicycle collision with vehicle on Wamplers Lake Road near Norvell Township, Michigan
Police believe car driven by 76-year-old crossed fog line, killed two bicyclists
The driver, a 76-year-old man, was heading east on Wamplers Lake Road, M-124, about 4:45 p.m. near Pink Street, east of Brooklyn, when the 2002 Mercury Sable hit the two bicyclists, both women from the Norvell Township area, according to a statement from Jackson County Sheriff Steve Rand's office.
'It's nothing but a hazard,' neighbor says of narrow bike lane after two cyclists died
Friday, Deborah A. Patterson, 62, and Mary K. Massengill, 66, died in a crash on Wamplers Lake Road, M-124, near Pink Street.
Bicyclist killed in crash was active, energetic grandmother, cautious cyclist
A neighbor had seen Patternson and Massengill minutes before the crash in helmets and yellow. It appears, from all accounts, the exercise partners were acting exactly as they should, being extra cautious. They did "everything right," one family member said.
Man charged in crash that killed two friends biking in designated lane
The man, who lives in the Brooklyn area, is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, April 4, in Jackson County District Court. He is accused of committing a moving violation causing death, Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka said.
Crash was unfortunate, not criminal, lawyer says of fatal bike collision
Raymond McKnight was sober and traveling well under the posted speed limit when he indicated two bicyclists swerved into the road, according to his lawyer Michael Falahee and Falahee's review of the police investigation.
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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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