Henry Chester Boone, 81, killed in hit-and-run bicycle collision on Slagle Lake Road in Greensville County, Virginia
Bicyclist dead, suspect in custody after Greensville County hit-and-run crash
Based on evidence located at the scene, the Virginia State Police identified and located a suspect vehicle, a 2013 Hyundai Tucson with damages consistent with the crash. The driver, 35-year-old Emporia man Christopher Harley Reed, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run and involuntary manslaughter.
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.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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