Bicyclist Charles “Chucky” Wesley Lyons, 47, killed after colliding with car on Route 460 near Richlands, Virginia
One dead following motor vehicle crash in Tazewell County
The Richlands Police Department received an emergency call around 4:15 this afternoon of a motor vehicle crash on Rt. 460 West near Silver Spur involving a vehicle versus pedestrian on a bicycle.
Bicyclist killed in Richlands crash
The driver of the vehicle, Tony Hill age 61, was traveling westbound in a 2005 Volvo SUV. He was just past the Baker Hollow Road intersection, when his vehicle struck Lyons’ bicycle which was on the roadway.
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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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