A driver who struck down a bicyclist in an accident in El Paso, Texas, would need a bicycle accident attorney for the legal issues that will arise. The authorities said that 38-year-old Joseph Cruz was struck on Tuesday, April 21st while riding his bike.
The preliminary accident investigation uncovered that the injured man was cycling at about 7 p.m. when a car driven by a woman identified as Narell Rosales, struck him. Cruz was heading east on Alameda, near Chico’s Tacos restaurant at the time of the crash.
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Rosales’ Toyota Corolla was attempting to turn left on Washington Street when she struck the man for an unknown reason. The paramedics with the first responders took Cruz to the University Medical Center, where he is currently fighting for his life.
The authorities did not state the degree of liability of the Toyota driver or if she sustained any injury. There is no additional information at the time of this report, and the police will provide an update at a later date.
Bicycles are safe to ride on, but every so often, there is a collision with a vehicle. When that happens, the investigators look at the facts to determine who acted negligently between the driver and the cyclist.
The police would also look out for contributory negligence, which is a valid defense in most cases arising from accidents. The offender can face either a criminal or civil lawsuit and would have to hire a bicycle accident attorney for legal advice and representation.
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