Donaldsonville bicyclist is killed after highway collision

Donaldsonville, LA – Riding a bicycle along a road can be very dangerous. This is especially true on roads that have a lot of traffic or in areas drivers tend to go at high speeds. It is possible that a cyclist can be seriously injured or even killed from even a minor impact with any kind of motor vehicle.

The Louisiana State Police were investigating an incident where a bicyclist from Donaldsonville died following an impact from a Ford F-150 pickup truck [1].

Bicyclist does not survive impact from pickup truck

The accident happened after 9 pm on Louisiana Highway 18 northbound near Highway 3120 in Ascension Parish. Louisiana State Police Troop A was assigned to the investigation, and they found that the pickup truck and bicyclist were going in the same direction in the moments before the crash. Although the cause of the accident is not known, the pickup truck made contact with the rear of the bicycle at this time. Emergency personnel at the scene noticed that the bicyclist was severely injured and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. However, those injuries would prove to be fatal.

Police found that the truck driver was secured in his vehicle with his seatbelt, and he was not injured. They also took toxicology samples from both the driver and the bicyclist per standard procedure to detect the presence of drugs or alcohol. At the time of the report, police had not filed criminal charges and the investigation was still pending.

The victim was identified as a 66 year old male from Donaldsonville. The state police released a statement that bicyclists should always wear protective gear and clothing that makes them visible to drivers.

The process to receive compensation through a civil injury lawsuit

In this situation, the victim’s family may want to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver who was responsible for the accident. This can be done even if the driver is never issued any criminal charges or traffic citations. The cause will attempt to argue that the truck driver was negligent, and that they should have to pay for the losses caused by their actions, whether through insurance or other means. Compensation will vary based on the specific documented losses that the plaintiff can prove.

Advice from local accident lawyers

Miler, Hampton, and Hilgendorf is a firm that handles accident lawsuits for local clients in Donaldsonville and nearby parts of Louisiana. Those who need legal advice about injury lawsuits and related issues can contact their attorneys to schedule a meeting.

USAttorneys.com is a service that works with people who need to get in touch with local lawyers in their area. Anyone who needs a referral can call 800-672-3103 for a referral.

Firm contact info:

Miller, Hampton, and Hilgendorf

3960 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

225-343-2205

www.mlhlaw.com

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