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Wallingford, CT- Bicyclist Dies From Being Struck By A Drunk Driver

Posted by Connecticut Accident News | May 25, 2019 | 0 Comments

Wallingford, CT (May 25, 2019) -   Police have reported that a bicyclist was hit by a car on Saturday afternoon.  The bicyclist, identified as Donald Carrelli of Milford, 37, died as a result of the accident.

Authorities have identified Derek Fries of Meriden, as the driver of the motor vehicle.  Carrelli was riding his bicycle northbound on Hartford Turnpike. He was nearing Toelles Road when Fries, who was traveling southbound in his car crossed over the double yellow line and hit Carelli.

The police placed Fries under arrest and he is facing multiple charges two of which include driving under the influence as well as second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle.  

Fries was held in custody until his release where he is expected in Meriden Superior Court on June 7, 2019.

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Donald Carrelli.

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Wallingford, CT- Bicyclist Dies From Being Struck By A Drunk Driver

In 2014, Saturday proved to be the second highest day of the week for crashes that resulted in fatalities.  Of all the crashes that year, about 18% of those occurring on Saturday resulted in death while approximately 14% that occurred on Saturday resulted in injuries according to the Connecticut Departement of Transportation.  

It is an absolute travesty and tragedy for an innocent bicyclist to be fatally hit by a reckless motor vehicle.  Any life unnecessarily cut short by negligence is a misfortune. The families of the victims should be able to focus on mourning and healing, not on how to retain their rightful compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one. This is why enlisting the help of an experienced wrongful death attorney in Connecticut is so important and necessary. No family should have to cope with sudden death and have the burden of dealing with the legal aspect of compensation alone. The Law Offices of Paul Levin have experience fighting for those who have been victimized by drunk drivers. Our Connecticut drunk driving attorneys are here to help and we offer a significant amount of experience building successful cases for our clients. Call us at 860-322-5302 today, and let us help you through this difficult time.

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