Bicyclist Dies After Accident in Northwest Las Vegas Valley

A bicyclist who was in critical condition after being hit by a car on Friday died from his injuries at University Medical Center.

The accident occurred as Christopher Kenneth Stephens, 54, of Las Vegas was riding his bicycle near Alexander Road when a Honda Fit driving in the bicycle lane hit him at 10:40 am.

According to police, the front end of the Hondo hit the rear of the bicycle and Stephens. Stephens was taken to University Medical Center with critical injuries, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

The driver was not impaired and remained at the scene of the accident.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, traffic deaths are up 7.7% across the country. In Clark County, the Nevada Highway Patrol has noted an 8.25% increase in fatal traffic accidents with 105 deaths so far in 2016 compared to 97 by this point last year. There have already been 14 fatal accidents this year in North Las Vegas compared to 19 in all of 2015.

This week, cyclists voiced their concern about the lack of penalties drivers often face when they hit bicyclists on the road while violating bike lane laws. Nevada drivers are required to obey a three-foot rule when overtaking a cyclist going in the same direction.

If you have been injured in a traffic accident while riding a bicycle and a driver was to blame, you may have the right to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact Christensen Law Offices for a free consultation with an experienced Las Vegas bicycle accident injury attorney to explore your legal options.

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