Wichita, KS (September 13, 2024) – On Wednesday, September 11, there were fatal injuries after a bicycle accident in the Wichita area. The deadly crash took place at the intersection of S. Seneca Street and W. 47th Street S. late that night around 8:40 p.m. Local reports revealed that a man was riding a bicycle when he was hit by a silver pickup truck.
The driver of the pickup continued driving and fled the scene without rendering aid to the injured cyclist. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Despite life-saving measures from attending medical personnel, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased victim has not been made public at this time. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Bicycle Accidents in Kansas
Each year, bicycle crashes on U.S. roads hurt more than 130,000 people and kill almost 1,000. Statistics show that while less than one percent of people travel on a bike, nearly two percent of people who die in car crashes are cyclists. There were 1,105 deaths of bikers in car accidents across the country in 2022. That’s 2.6 percent of all traffic fatalities that year. When you’re on a bike, you are very vulnerable to the risks of the road, and you never know if a reckless driver will swerve and hit you or a loved one. After a deadly crash, you need to be sure that you work with a skilled legal team that is ready to fight for the justice you and your family deserve. A competent Wichita wrongful death lawyer will be ready to fight for you during this time. The legal team at Bretz Injury Law has a proven history of helping grieving families pursue successful cases. Give us a call today at 620-524-0080.
