Mollie Walker, 56, injured in bicycle crash with alleged drunk driver Elvia L. Coronado, 44, on Almeda Road in Houston, Texas
Bicyclist injured in drunken driving crash, charges filed
Police said the 44-year-old victim was riding a bike in the 8900 block of Almeda Road when she was hit by a car.
The driver of the car was arrested at the scene. Elvia L. Coronado, also 44, is charged with intoxicated assault.
Driver charged with intoxicated assault in collision with bicyclist
After seeing the news, Walker's friends called the Houston Chronicle to report that she remains in intensive care at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
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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