A 60-year-old Fresno man died Sunday afternoon when his bicycle was struck by a BMW driven by a suspected impaired driver in Fresno, the Fresno Bee reported. The victim, Ignacio Rebullosa, was riding his bike in the 900 block of North Parkway at about 2:20 p.m when he was struck. Rebullosa died at the scene of the crash. A 62-year-old man who was walking in the area was also struck, and had to have one of his arms amputated as a result of his injuries.
According to Fresno Police, the driver of the BMW, Kenneth Alameda, 45, has a criminal history of drug related charges. Alameda is currently undergoing a mental evaluation at Community Regional Medical Center. Toxicology tests are pending to confirm whether alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the September 12th accident. After the accident, Alameda reportedly threw beer bottles at an officer, who had to deploy a bean bag projectile to subdue him.
Cause of the Accident
If news reports are accurate, Alameda is likely responsible for both seriously injuring the pedestrian and killing Rebullosa. However, the cause of the accident remains under investigation by Fresno Police.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability
If it is determined that Alameda caused this accident by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a combination of both, he may be liable for the catastrophic injuries sustained by the pedestrian and the death of Rebullosa. While this accident remains under investigation, the family members of both victims may benefit from speaking to a knowledgeable California personal injury attorney about their rights in a personal injury or wrongful death claim. If the drivers was uninsured or did not carry enough insurance coverage to fairly compensate the two victims, a skilled lawyer may be able to help the victims recover compensation from their own insurance policy, if they had one.
Sources: KMJ 580, Fresno Bee
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