Crime & Safety

Driver Won't Face Felony Charge in Cyclist's Death

The family of John Przychodzen has filed a civil suit.

No felony charges will be filed against the driver in the July .

Although Nicholas N. Natale hit cyclist John Przychodzen after swerving onto the shoulder in his pickup, he did not commit a crime, Kirkland Police Detective Allan O'Neill told The Seattle Times in this report.

"It was a terrible accident, and it is unfortunate that someone lost their life," O'Neill told the newspaper.

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The family has filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court, the newspaper reported.


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