Glendale, AZ – UPDATE: Details Released in Fatal Bike Crash at 51st Ave & Thunderbird Rd

Glendale, AZ (July 21, 2020) – Further details have been released after a fatal bike accident that caused the deaths of a father and his 13-year-old daughter on July 12 in Glendale.

Per reports from officers with the Glendale Police Department, Robert Martin Strickbine, 61, was giving his daughter a ride home on a bicycle when they were struck by a vehicle. On the night of the collision, Robert Strickbine had biked to pick up his daughter from a friend’s house. With his daughter on the bicycle, they traveled home, riding southbound on 52nd Avenue. At that time, a woman driving a Dodge Dart westbound on Thunderbird Road struck the father and daughter, per statements made in a press release by Sgt. Randy Stewart, a Glendale Police Department spokesman.

The two were thrown from their bicycle and died of their injuries at the scene of the accident.

The women behind the wheel of the Dodge Dart stayed at the scene during the police investigation but was later taken to a hospital for medical reasons.

Police said on Tuesday that they were still investigating the incident and waiting on toxicology and medical analysis reports before filing any charges against the driver, according to a statement from Officer Tiffany Ngalula, a Glendale police spokeswoman.

Ngalula said the process may take months before the lab receives the results, though the investigation is open and ongoing at this time.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Robert Martin Strickbine and his daughter.

Fatal Bicycle Accidents in Arizona

According to recent data released by the Arizona Department of Transportation, deadly bike injuries are on the rise throughout the state. In fact, approximately 40% of fatal bicycle crashes were caused by distracted drivers hitting cyclists, even when riders used bike lanes or the sidewalk to observe traffic regulations.

Furthermore, cyclists are particularly vulnerable to serious injury or death after a bike crash. Exorbitant treatment costs, long-term health conditions, and serious mental distress frequently plague these victims. And if victims succumb to their injuries, their family members and loved ones are left to pick up the pieces. However, the victims and families affected by these bicycle accidents can seek legal aid from a skilled injury and wrongful death lawyer.

In fact, when we represent a client at ELG and an adverse insurance company asks us to allow for a recorded statement from our client, 99% of the time the answer is a definitive no. Our recommendation is to tell them you will seek out counsel first, then call us at ELG Accident Attorneys.

Our attorneys will gladly review the facts of your case and tailor our advice to match the specific needs of your case. Plus, each and every consultation is free and there is no obligation to retain us.

At ELG, we do not cut corners and use intake specialists or a non-attorney to talk or meet with you. We guarantee your consultation will be with one of our experienced injury attorneys that only handle accident matters, so you and your family can feel confident and rest assured that we will answer all your questions.

ELG’s team of bicycle accident lawyers has years of experience advocating for victims and their families after a bicycle crash. Contact our accident attorneys today at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation and learn more about seeking the fair compensation you deserve from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

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Disclaimer: As members of the local Phoenix and broader Arizona community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.