Park City Bicycle Crash Kills One

Posted By Ron Kramer on August 27, 2009

A Park City cyclist is dead after an accident that occurred on Deer Valley Drive near Aerie Drive on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009. Park City police are still unclear of the details but they reported to KSL news that the 22-year-old cyclist and his roommate were on their way home when the man crashed. The roommate was riding in front and didn’t see the accident take place.

The biker who crashed was rushed to University Medical Center, where he died. He wasn’t wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

I offer my sincere condolences to this family as they mourn this loss. The coming weeks will be undoubtedly difficult, and I wish them the very best during their time of need.

Utah bicycle accidents like this cause us all to reflect on the importance of wearing a helmet. These two young men were traveling home from dinner, probably a short distance from their house. Being an avid cyclist myself, I know it just takes a split-second for disaster to strike. One blow to the head could spell catastrophe. According to the bicycle safety institute website, non-helmeted riders are 14 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash. Approximately 88% of brain injuries can be prevented by a helmet.

As an accident and injury lawyer, I remind those who ride bikes to use safe biking practices and to always wear a helmet.