A tragic incident occurred in North Orange County when a bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle on W. Orangethorpe Ave. Accident investigators are seeking… information from witnesses and urge anyone with details to come forward to help with the investigation.
Orange County, CA (APR. 25, 2024)- On Thursday, April 25, 2024, a tragic incident involving a vehicle and a bicyclist occurred at W. Orangethorpe Ave. and Campus Dr., as reported by the Fullerton Police Department.
Police officers were dispatched to the scene at around 9:05 PM and arrived to find an adult male bicyclist in the roadway with severe injuries and a nearby black Dodge Journey. The driver of the Dodge, a 19-year-old resident of Buena Park, remained at the scene of the collision.
Upon arrival, Fullerton Fire responders pronounced the adult male bicyclist deceased. Preliminary investigations suggest that the Dodge Journey was traveling eastbound on Orangethorpe Ave. in the number one lane from Auto Center Dr. at an unknown speed when it collided with the bicyclist.
The bicyclist was traveling in an unknown direction on Orangethorpe Ave. in the eastbound number one lane west of Campus Dr. Neither drugs nor alcohol appear to have played a role in the collision, and there are currently no indications that any other vehicles were involved.
The Orange County Coroner will release the identity of the deceased bicyclist after notifying the next of kin.
Accident investigators are actively seeking additional information from any witnesses to the collision and encourage anyone with relevant knowledge to contact Fullerton Police Traffic Accident Investigator Manes at (714) 738-6815 or via email at jmanes@fullertonpd.org.
Those wishing to provide information anonymously can call the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1(855) TIP-OCCS or visit their website at occrimestoppers.org.
In the wake of such a tragic accident, it’s important to consider the legal implications and potential compensations available to the victims or their families.
In cases like this, the surviving family members of the deceased may be entitled to wrongful death compensation. This can include damages for medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, lost wages, and the loss of companionship, guidance, and support the deceased would have provided.
Additionally, survivors may be able to seek punitive damages if the driver’s conduct was particularly reckless or negligent.
Punitive damages serve as both a punishment to the responsible party and a deterrent to others who might engage in similar conduct. The injured party’s legal rights should be thoroughly assessed with the help of an experienced attorney.
Our law firm extends our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim who are mourning the loss of their loved one.
It’s important to have experienced wrongful death lawyers on your side when losing a loved one in a bicycle accident. Call us at 1-888-965-3827 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by phone, text, and online chat.
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Source: New Santa Ana
A Map showing W. Orangethorpe Ave. and Campus Dr., where the tragic incident involving a vehicle and a bicyclist occurred
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