Cleveland, OH (August 22, 2024) – A fatal accident reported in the Cleveland area claimed the life of a bicyclist. The incident occurred at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21.
Official reports show that 36-year-old Christian Carter was riding a bicycle in the area near West 114th Street and Franklin Avenue during the morning hours. For unknown reasons, a truck traveling through the area struck the bicyclist. Carter suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. He was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are being investigated.
We offer our sympathies to the family of Christian Carter.
Fatal Bicycle Crashes in Ohio
In 2013, across the state of Ohio, a total of 1,548 people were either killed or injured while riding a bicycle, highlighting the significant risks that cyclists face on the road. Out of these incidents, 19 tragically resulted in fatalities, while 216 individuals sustained serious injuries that rendered them unable to function in their daily lives. The majority of bicycle accidents, however, led to non-incapacitating injuries for the cyclists involved, illustrating the range of dangers present in seemingly routine rides.
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Note: Our writers use outside sources when writing these posts. These outside sources include but are not limited to news outlet reports, local and state police accident reports, social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other sources about accidents that take place in and around the Greater Cleveland area. We do not independently verify the facts surrounding this injury accident. If there is something inaccurate in our story, please notify us immediately so that we can correct the post as soon as possible. We will remove a story if requested.
Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
