Washington Injury Law Blog

While commuting to work on his bicycle Kevin Black, a molecular neurobiologist at the UW, was killed in a crash with a car near the intersection of NW 64th Street and 24th Avenue NW in Ballard, Washington. My condolences go out to Kevin’s family and friends.

By all accounts, Kevin was a super dedicated bicyclist who commuted to work almost daily. He was known to ride everywhere and his car was rarely used. Kevin even rode from Seattle to California for his high school reunion.

It’s unclear how the accident happened and is still being investigated. The stories in the media seem to paint a picture that implies Kevin was at fault, but I for one rarely believe such reports. As a Kirkland bicycle accident attorney I have seen how the police, media and the car driving public at large are quick to blame bicyclist for getting in the way of cars. We’ll have to wait and see on this one. Unfortunately, Kevin is not here to tells his side of the story.

Kevin left behind two daughters and many friends who will miss him terribly.

Please share the road and watch out for bicycles,

Max Meyers, Esq.

Source: Seattle PI, 2.4.09