Mark Snyder, 58, killed in bicycle collision on Oberlin Road in Lorain County, Ohio
Elyria bicyclist hit, killed in Lorain County crash
Snyder was riding southbound on Oberlin Road about 8:30 a.m. when an 81-year-old man driving a 1995 Chevy van passed him, the release states. The van's right rearview mirror hit Snyder, knocking him off his bicycle.
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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