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Bicyclist Karl Van der Wyk, 58, killed and Mark Obermeyer, 28, injured in collision with recreational vehicle on St. Rose Parkway in Las Vegas, Nevada

Modified Date: 
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:22am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, February 21, 2016

One dead in crash near M Casino

NHP says a recreational vehicle hit a person riding a bicycle. The male victim on the bicycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bicyclist killed on St. Rose Parkway near I-15 identified

The Clark County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Karl Frederick Vanderwyk, 58, of Las Vegas. His death stemmed from multiple injuries as a result of an accident, medical examiners ruled.

 

Man arrested after hitting bicyclist on St. Rose Parkway

Nevada Highway Patrol said Mark Obermeyer, 28, of Las Vegas, was booked into Clark County Detention Center on DUI, failure to yield or exercise due care to a bicycle rider, driving with suspended driver's license and operating an unregistered vehicle.

 

Police: DUI suspect released before deadly crash

According to police records, a Metro officer cited Obermeyer for driving with a suspended license and without registration. The officer then let him go.

“I feel like it's a shame that I think this could have been prevented,” Jason said.

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.

Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved: 
Karl Van der Wyk
Mark Obermeyer
Roadway: 
St. Rose Parkway
City: 
Las Vegas, NV
County: 
Clark County, NV
Area: 
Las Vegas, NV

Comments

Submitted by John Doe on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 4:02am
I knew Mr Mark Obermeyer years before the crash. We were coeworkers. Mark would always show up to work smelling of alcohol or marijuana. He had a knack for lying throught his teeth to make a sale. He vicitimized every customer who came through the door. I dubbed him a professional lyer. He could talk his way out of a jamb because of his tallent for pathalogical lying. Its unfortunate that he killed someone due to his gross negligence and drinking. If he weasells his way out of this crime he will live to kill again.

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