Cleburne – Alfredo Rodriguez Killed in a Fatal Bicycle Accident on West Henderson Street
Posted on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at 2:54 am
A 69-year-old man died after gettings truck by a car on West Henderson Street last Sunday, reports said.
The victim was identified as Alfredo Rodriguez, 69, of Cleburne.
According to initial reports, Rodriguez was on his bicycle traveling along the eastbound lane of the roadway. As he attempted to turn across the lanes near the 1300 block of West Henderson Street, he was then struck by a Dodge pickup truck that was heading east.
Several bystanders who witnessed the crash performed CPR on Rodriguez. He was then rushed to a local hospital where he later succumbed to the injuries sustained from the impact.
The driver of the pickup truck, identified only as a 32-year-old Cleburne man, was not hurt.
No charges have been filed as the investigation is still in progress.
Our sincerest sympathies go out to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Cleburne Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
