New York State Police Investigating Colonie Car Accident Involving Bicyclist On Central Avenue
COLONIE, NEW YORK (January 20, 2024) – A bicyclist has tragically died in a Colonie car accident by the intersection of Central Avenue and Elmwood Street.
Colonie police officials are saying that the incident took place around 11:35 a.m. Thursday. A bicyclist was heading down the road when they were rear-ended by a pickup truck.
The force of the impact ejected the bicyclist leaving them seriously injured. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
Sadly, the bicyclist later died at the scene. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Colonie Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked. According to the CDC, “Nearly 1,000 bicyclists die and over 130,000 are injured in crashes that occur on roads in the United States every year.” The vast majority of these collisions are preventable and involve some amount of human error. There are a number of factors that could contribute to a bicycle collision.
- Driver intoxication
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Driver fatigue
The vast majority of bicycle accidents are preventable and involve some amount of driver error. This could include instances when drivers are traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that rear-ends a vehicle or bicyclist in their own lane of travel. The family of any person that died in a bicycle accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating New York Bicycle Accidents
Do you need more information about a Colonie bicycle accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
