Fatal East Providence Bike Crash Kills Cyclist

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle late Monday in East Providence while riding on Willett Avenue close to midnight. The driver of the vehicle stopped after the crash and the East Providence police are investigating the details of the accident. Just this past June, a vehicle struck a 36-year-old cyclist while biking in Coventry and he sustained serious injuries. The man later died at Rhode Island Hospital due to his injuries. Biking can be a fun and relaxing pastime to see the beautiful views of Rhode Island or a convenient way to get to and from work. Unfortunately, sharing the road with cars, trucks, and SUV’s, and sometimes distracted drivers, can turn out to be a dangerous venture. East Providence bike accident lawyer David Tapalian is prepared to assist you if you have been hurt in a bike accident where you have incurred injuries and/or sustained damages due to a vehicle collision.

Bicycle Related Injuries & Deaths in Rhode Island

According to this data, Rhode Island seems to be one of the safer states to ride. In 2014, just two states, Rhode Island and Vermont, experienced zero bicycle fatalities. California and Florida top the list of states with the most bicyclist fatalities. About a third of biking injuries are caused when a vehicle crashes with a bicycle. Other common sources of bike injuries are falling, roads or walkways in disrepair, and rider error or negligence, among others. For tips on safer bike riding, visit these previous Tapalian Law blogs on bike safety tips here and here. If you have been hurt in a bike collision, a Rhode Island bike accident attorney can help you sort through the myriad of details to take care of after an accident and help get you on the road to recovery.

How Common are Fatalities Due to Bicycle Accidents?

In 2015, over 800 lives were lost in the United States to bicycle/motor vehicle crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There was a 6% increase in bike related fatalities from 2006 to 2015. Bicycle fatalities account for 2% of all traffic related fatalities. The most common victims of bike crash deaths are males with an average age of 45 and 20% of the fatalities occurred in the evening between 6 and 9pm. The estimated number of U.S. bicyclist injuries, not fatalities, in 2015 is 45,000, up 2.3% from 2006.

Consult with an Experienced Bike Accident Lawyer in the East Providence Area

An East Providence bike accident attorney can help those hurt in a bike crash recover damages like medical expenses, hospital bills, missed wages, pain and suffering and other accident related expenses. If you or someone you love has been hit by a vehicle while riding a bike and incurred injuries, you need the advice of an experienced East Providence personal injury lawyer who is experienced with bicycle accidents. At Tapalian Law, our initial discussion will go over the details of your bike accident- including time, location, what parties were involved, and your injuries. A copy of the police report will be obtained for review. Based on this information and other details you provide us, Attorney Tapalian will determine whether he thinks you have a viable case to pursue damages. Consult with the law firm of Tapalian Law for a free evaluation of your bike accident case. With offices in Providence and Seekonk, we are easily accessible to all RI and MA cities and towns. If you are unable to come to us, we will come to you. Contact us for a free case evaluation today at 401-552-5000 or reach out to us online to discuss the details of your bike accident case.