Bicyclist Robert Lyew Seriously Injured in Charlotte NC Hit-and-Run Crash
A gentleman named Robert Lyew was seriously injured recently when he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Charlotte, North Carolina. The crash happened on Belmeade Drive sometime after 8:00 am near the US National Weather Center. According to available information, Mr. Lyew was riding on Belmeade when a black Mercedes hit him from behind.
Mr. Lyew suffered multiple injuries including a punctured lung and broken ribs. His bicycle, which cost several thousand dollars, is not repairable.
Police are still looking for the driver of the black Mercedes which may be a sedan.
Hit-and-run accident victims such as Mr. Lyew are often times left without any financial source of recovery for the significant medical bills that are often incurred following a serious accident. However, there are instances where an injured person may have coverage under their own auto insurance for a claim such as this hit-and-run accident. For more information regarding the rights of a hit-and-run accident victim, follow this link.
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