66-Year-Old Bicyclist Dies in Accident on Summitview Avenue [Yakima, WA]

Fatal Bicycle Accident in Yakima

Yakima, WA (June 12, 2022) – On Saturday, a 66-year-old female bicyclist lost her life in a fatal accident on Summitview Avenue.

Responding officers arrived at about around 10:30 a.m. and found the victim dead in the 11000 Block area.

According to the investigators, the bicyclist was westbound off the roadway near the fog line.

At the same time, a car was traveling in the same direction and it crossed over the line hitting the bicyclist.

Witness followed the vehicle that did not stop but they lost sight of it around the 13000 Block area. They say the vehicle is a maroon-colored GMC Sierra or Denali-style pickup. Troopers say the vehicle will have fresh damage on the front right side.

In the meantime, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 509-574-2500 for more details about the bicycle accident in Yakima.

Sweet Lawyers would like to express our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased in the accident on Summitview Avenue. May you find courage during this difficult time.

When a Loved One Dies in Collision?

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one in a traffic incident similar to the bicycle accident in Yakima is devastating.

More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. You need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred as a result of the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit. 

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

So, to the bereaved of the person who died in the accident on Summitview Avenue, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

In fact, when you hire us, our attorneys will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852.