Car Accident on Friant Road Ends Fatally for Bicyclist in Fresno

Central California Vehicle Accident Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Thursday, February 19, 2015, a bike rider was killed in Fresno.  The car and bicycle collision took place at around 6 PM, on Friant Road.

A 2011 Mercedes, driven by a 16 year old, was headed south on Friant Road, at about 60-70 mph.

A 52 year old bicyclist, Nick Bukilica, was riding his bike northbound on Friant.  Bukilica attempted to make a left turn onto Old Friant Road, when the Mercedes ran into him.

The police said that the teenager did not see Bukilica, until he was struck on the right side of the bike.  At the time of the accident, it is reported that the streets were not well lit.

The bicyclist died at the scene of the collision. 

Mr. Rozier is located south of Fresno, in Visalia, and would like to speak to the family of the accident victim.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Bicyclist Killed in Auto Collision on Friant Road in Fresno

February 19, 2015- a bicyclist was killed in an automobile collision in Fresno.  The car accident happened on Friant Road, on Thursday, at about 6 PM.

A 16 year old driver was traveling in a 2011 Mercedes, southbound on Friant Road.  The car was going at about 60-70 miles per hour down the roadway.

Nick Bukilica, 52 years old, was riding his bike north on Friant Rd.  He was about to turn left onto Old Friant Road, when he was hit by the Mercedes.

The CHP reported that there wasn't a lot of lighting at the time of the crash.  The auto driver did not see the biker, when he was struck on the right side of the bicycle.

Bukilica was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police report may take several weeks to prepare—in the meantime we can probably obtain a cover sheet of the accident report for the family of the deceased.  Our condolences go out to the families in the accident.  Please let us help you.  Attorney John Rozier, 559-713-0159 or contact online at www.nelsonrozier.com.