Victim struck by passenger vehicle Friday night on Interstate 77
TUSCARAWAS, OH, (April 19, 2024) - A Friday night vehicle vs. bicycle accident claimed the life of a 44-year-old man in Tuscarawas County.
Bartholomew Snow was fatally injured Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Interstate 77 in Tuscarawas County.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Xenia resident Bartholomew James Kosins Snow was riding a bicycle southbound along Interstate 77 when a 2014 Chevrolet traveling in the same direction hit him at approximately 10:05 p.m.
Sadly, Snow was declared deceased at the site of the crash.
No additional injuries were reported.
An investigation into the incident is underway.
BICYCLE CRASH INVESTIGATION
Our roads pose a unique danger for bicycle riders. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 985 cyclists died in motor vehicle accidents in 2021, accounting for a 5 percent increase from the previous year. In most bicyclist deaths, the worst injuries are to the head, highlighting the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet.
“Bicyclists are particularly vulnerable on the road, and many factors can contribute to serious crashes,” said Candice Bond, a managing partner with Bond Legal.
“It is imperative to come to a determination of the exact cause of these types of accidents. An attorney has the resources to review applicable insurance coverage, hire expert witnesses, run background checks, and locate witnesses. We carefully guide the family of the victim through the process.”
In such cases, it is crucial to have an independent investigation conducted quickly to preserve evidence, said Bond, an experienced bicycle accident attorney.
“In addition to a police report, an attorney will carefully review what may have contributed to the crash,” said Bond. “Your lawyer has the resources to hire expert witnesses, conduct background checks, locate witnesses to the crash and review applicable insurance coverage. Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help guide an injury victim through what can be a complicated process.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the results of any investigations, the family of Bartholomew Snow may pursue a wrongful death claim. Survivors often seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Grieving families of victims are sometimes overwhelmed by the legal processes that are in place to protect their rights. An attorney can be a valuable and compassionate resource to help guide a family during this difficult time and ensure that those left behind receive the restitution they are entitled to.”
The Legal Advocate's national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in fatal bicycle accidents, and if you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you
(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. The Legal Advocate can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-599-0297 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).