Bicyclist identified as Yomar Rivera, 17, killed in hit-and-run collision on Roosevelt Boulevard in Feltonville area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bicyclist struck, killed by hit-and-run driver on Roosevelt Boulevard in Feltonville
A witness told police the victim was riding the bicycle going west on Adams, crossing the Boulevard, when he was hit by a pick-up truck. Police say the striking vehicle was a white and blue truck, believed to be a Ford F-150.
Teen Boy Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on Roosevelt Boulevard
Yomar Rivera, 17, was riding a mountain bike in the northbound lanes of the Boulevard at Adams Avenue around 7:30 p.m. when he was struck by a white or blue Ford F-150. The vehicle then fled the scene.
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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.
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