William Rust, 61, killed in bicycle collision at US 52 and Eight Mile Road in Anderson Township, Ohio
Man charged after bicyclist dies in crash on US 52
61-year-old William Rust was riding his bicycle on the right shoulder of US 52 eastbound, approaching Nine Mile Road, when he was struck by a vehicle. Mr. Rust died as a result of that crash.
Deputies: Driver admits taking heroin before Anderson crash that killed cyclist
Sickle was driven back to the crash scene by a camper who saw the damaged vehicle parked pull into the Steamboat Bend Campgrounds.
Family, friends mourn loss of OTR business owner killed while riding bicycle
Rust and his wife, Mary, owned the Candle Lab on Vine St. The employees said he fell in love with the idea of the shop after visiting a similar one with his daughter. They said they couldn't have asked for a better boss.
Ghost ride for Rust: Cyclists honor fatally struck man with silent bike ride
A simple bike ride ended the life of a local businessman about a month ago. Now cyclists are coming together to remember William Rust.
Sister of bicyclist killed gives killer a book to read in prison: 'Keep reading it until you get it'
Kathy Meier, sister to William 'Rusty' Rust, gave an Alcoholics Anonymous book to Steven Sickle, 34, during his guilty plea in causing the death of Rust.
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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