Giovanni Nin, 26, killed in bicycle collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Victor Pelaez, 44, on E. Tremont Ave. in the Bronx, New York
Hit-and-run drivers kill Bronx, Brooklyn cyclists hours apart
The driver of the vehicle, believed to be a white SUV with front end damage, fled the scene and has not been caught, officials said.
Bronx hit-and-run driver arrested for killing cyclist, crafting bogus alibi
Bronx detectives arrested Victor Pelaez, 44, Friday after finally determining he was actually behind the wheel of his silver BMW X5 when it crashed intoGiovanni Nin on E. Tremont Ave. near Mayflower Ave. in Schuylerville about 12:40 a.m. on June 11.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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