Charles Shatswell killed when struck by alleged hit-and-run driver Tessa Morgan, 37, while riding tricycle on Southwest 19th Street in Moore, Oklahoma
Man riding tricycle struck, killed on Oklahoma road (link is external)
Moore Police Department spokesman Jeremy Lewis says the man’s tricycle had reflectors and lights on when the collision occurred on Southwest 19th Street.
Driver Turns Self In After Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Moore (link is external)
Moore police Sgt. Jeremy Lewis confirmed Tessa Morgan, 37, turned herself in to police custody Friday night.
Moore woman pleads guilty in deadly hit-and-run crash(link is external)
According to online court records, Morgan pleaded guilty to complaints of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death, and manslaughter.
She was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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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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