A 54-year-old Ramona man tragically died Saturday night after he was struck by a Toyota 4Runner driven by a suspected drunk driver in Ramona, San Diego 6 News reported. The accident fatal occurred at 8:50 p.m. while the cyclist , David Bruce Menea, was crossing Main Street (SR-67) near Kalbaugh Street. According to news reports, the driver, Suzanne Reed, 32, allegedly struck the victim while he was crossing the street. After striking Menea, Reed struck a parked Volkswagen and pushed it inside of a liquor store. Two passengers in the parked Volkswagen suffered minor injuries, and a woman inside the store suffered cuts to her leg. Menea died at the scene of the accident.
Cause of the Fatal Bicycle Accident
The CHP is investigating the cause of fatal September 11th bicycle accident. There were reports that Menea was not crossing the road legally when the crash occurred. However, the driver of the SUV was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. She is scheduled to be arraigned in Superior Court in El Cajon at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Wrongful Death Liability
Bicycle accidents such as this one have unique legal issues. Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is not clear what exactly happened. In situations such as this one, the family members of the victim killed would be well advised to speak to an experienced DUI bicycle accident attorney. Even if the cyclist is partially at fault, his family may still be entitled to compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim against the driver, or any other party partially responsible for this fatal accident. A skilled lawyer can help the victim's family understand and protect their legal rights while the cause of the bicycle accident remains under investigation. Damages that may be awarded in a wrongful death claim include compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care and companionship of family members.
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