Phoenix, AZ – UPDATE: Nicole Hicks Killed in Bicycle Crash at 32nd St & Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ (May 11, 2020) – A woman on her bike was struck and killed in Phoenix on Sunday night, and police have since identified the victim as 35-year-old Nicole Hicks.
Per reports from the Phoenix Police Department, officials determined that the driver of the truck involved in the crash failed to stop at a red light, causing the accident. The driver was issued several citations following the crash. Police say that Hicks was riding her bicycle near 32nd Street and Broadway Road when she was hit by the truck, which was pulling a horse trailer, around 7:00 p.m. The truck driver was traveling southbound on 32nd Street when they struck Hicks in the crosswalk at Broadway Road.
Hicks was transported to an area hospital by Phoenix EMTs but later died from her injuries. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police say impairment does not appear to be a factor in the collision, though the accident is still under investigation.
Our condolences go out to Nicole Hicks’s family at this time.
Fatal Bike 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.
ELG’s team of bicycle crash lawyers has years of experience advocating for victims and their families after a bicycle crash. Contact our fatal 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.
