Donna David, 52, killed when driver Lorie Ann Miller, 54, strikes her while training for Iowa Bike Ride in McMillan, Wisconsin
Court docs: Driver sent text prior to fatal crash with cyclist
According to court documents, Miller told investigators she was not using her phone and it was in her purse. However, according to the incident report a deputy found Miller's phone on the floor of the passenger side. Miller said she sent a text prior to leaving work, and it must have delayed sending.
Woman pleads not guilty in fatal texting and driving crash
A Taylor County woman accused of fatally hitting a bicyclist while texting and driving pleaded not guilty in Marathon County Court on Thursday.
Taylor County woman pleads no contest to fatal bike crash
Prosecutors said Lorie Ann Miller was texting on her cell phone as she drove home from work when she rammed into 52-year-old Donna David on her bike, the criminal complaint said.
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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