Friday night collision happened along U.S. Route 12
EDWARDSBURG, MI, (September 27, 2024) - On Friday night, a tragic event took place near Edwardsburg, close to the Indiana state line.
Austin Carter lost his life on Friday when his bicycle was struck by a motorist along U.S. 12 near the Indiana state line.
According to police, a bicyclist lost his life in this incident, which occurred around 9 p.m. on U.S. Route 12 at Garver Lake Road.
Law enforcement reports show that Austin Carter, a 30-year-old from Elkhart, Indiana, was biking on the road when he was hit from behind by a 74-year-old driver from Edwardsburg.
Carter was taken to an area hospital for treatment but, sadly, did not survive the accident.
The driver was not injured.
BICYCLE CRASH INVESTIGATION
Our roads pose a unique danger for bicycle riders. According to the National Safety Council, 932 bicyclists were killed in motor-vehicle traffic crashes in 2020, an 8.9% increase from the year before.
Candice Bond, an experienced bicycle accident attorney, noted that it is imperative to have an independent probe conducted as soon as possible to preserve evidence in cases such as this.
“Having the proper resources is extremely important when investigating a bicycle accident case and demonstrating that there was negligence on the part of another party,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney has the resources to interview expert witnesses, conduct defendant background checks, and review applicable insurance coverage,” added Bond, who is also a National Legal Analyst for Newsline.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the results of any investigations, the family of Austin Carter may pursue a wrongful death claim. Survivors often seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.
Bond said, “Grieving families of victims are sometimes overwhelmed by the legal processes that are in place to protect their rights. An attorney can be a valuable and compassionate resource to help guide a family during this difficult time and ensure that those left behind receive the restitution they are entitled to.”
Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in fatal bicycle accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you.
(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).