ST. CLAIR, MO – A woman was seriously injured yesterday evening when her bicycle was struck by a motorcycle that had whipped onto the shoulder in an attempt to pass another vehicle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Brian Bell, 27, was riding his Suzuki GSXR750 south on Highway 47 when he entered the right-hand shoulder near E Happy Sac Road and collided with Lois Pappademos as she was riding her bicycle. Both riders were thrown from their vehicles as a result of the crash, and were taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital Washington.
Pappademos’s injuries are said to have been serious, while Bell’s were classified as minor.
Bell, who was not insured, will likely face multiple criminal charges as a result of the crash.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a bicycle accident, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for safer conditions for bicyclists or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis bicycle accident attorneys.
