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70-Year-Old Bicyclist Hit by SUV in Renton Dies this Morning

A 70-year-old man riding his bike Thursday evening was hit by an SUV and tragically died early this morning.

The man was riding his bike across the lanes of Logan Ave. N when he was hit. It was around 5 p.m. Police said that the man was not wearing a helmet.

The driver of the SUV was not arrested at the scene. Police did interview the man.

The investigators of the crash are asking witnesses to call (425) 430-7500 if you have any information regarding the fatal bicycle accident.

Davis Law Group is deeply saddened by this fatal accident. We send our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of the cyclist. May you be there for each other in this difficult time.

There have been several bicycle accidents in the Seattle area lately, clearly something needs to be done to improve bicycle safety.

Click the links below to read about other recent bicycle accidents:

• Cyclist Suing Seattle Seahawks Over Bicycle Collision
• Fatal Bicycle Accident in Kirkland Featured on KOMO4 TV
• The Victim in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident Died

Bicycle accident statistics

In the United States, every year there are about 900 bicycle accident deaths. Of the reported deaths in 1999, 29% were under the age of 16. Emergency rooms saw 51,600 bicycle-related injuries in 2008. Intersections are particularly dangerous, accounting for 35% of bicycle accidents. These accidents not only affect people’s lives, but take a toll on the economy in general. Injuries and deaths from bicycle accidents alone cost over $4 billion a year.