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CHULA VISTA -- According to 10 News, a 77-year-old man struck a bicyclist with his car just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The tragic Chula Vista incident happened on Fourth Avenue when the driver was exiting a parking lot at Rice Elementary. The bicyclist, whose name is being withheld, was taken to a local hospital, where died about an hour later from his injuries. Lt. Eric Thunberg indicated that it is not clear if the driver was an employee at the school, however, he reported that the bicyclist apparently had the right of way at the time of the collision.

Chula Vista Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

It is unclear why the driver was not aware of the bicyclist on the roadway. However, if police determine that negligent and unsafe driving prompted this fatal January 19th collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Chula Vista personal injury lawyer. A compassionate attorney knowledgeable in fatal bicycle collisions can advise the family of their legal rights in a wrongful death claim, hold the responsible party accountable for the death of the victim, and help the family recover the compensation they are entitled to for the unexpected and tragic loss of their loved one.