Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Dublin
ALAMEDA COUNTY -- A man riding a bicycle in Dublin was tragically hit and killed by a motorist Tuesday night. According to multiple news sources, 57-year-old Bo Hu, was reported to be struck by a vehicle on Dougherty Road near San Ramon around 11:30 p.m. Hu died at the scene and the driver involved in the May 15th collision fled north on Dougherty without stopping.
Authorities at the scene recovered car parts from the accident, and has determined that the vehicle is a dark-colored 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 or CLS63 with front end damage. Anyone with information about the incident or the driver is asked to contact Sgt. Yesenia Sanchez at (925)833-6682.
Cause of the Bicycle Accident
Based on the information provided by the San Francisco Chronicle and the Dublin Patch, it is not clear what happened or who is at fault for this horrific accident. Nonetheless, no person regardless of his or her reason, should leave the scene of an accident. According to the California Vehicle Code Section 20001(a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."
Wrongful Death Liability for Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents
While the investigation of this tragic accident remains ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Alameda County accident lawyer. An attorney who is an avid cyclist and understands the dangers bicyclists go through everyday, can protect the family's legal rights in a wrongful death claim. If the driver that fled the accident is found, he or she can be criminally charged and may be held financially liable for the death of the victim. However, if the driver cannot be located, an attorney can help the family recover compensation through the victim's insurance, if he has one.
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