Virginia Beach’s bicycle sergeant for $ 1.6 million after her car’s door caused significant injuries – Kens5.com

Virginia Beach, Washington, a cyclist who claims to have been severely injured when a police officer in Virginia Beach opened the door of his car in a bicycle lane, sues the officer for $ 1.6 million, according to court documents.

Deborah Killen, a Maryland resident, was visiting Virginia Beach in September and riding her motorcycle on Atlantic Avenue. At that time, the boyfriend was riding his bike a few meters in front of her, the court said.

Meanwhile, SGT. Dana Royce was sitting in her parked vehicle and planned to get out of the car, the court documents said.

The complaint states that Kylen’s boyfriend has made eye contact with Royce and passed the vehicle. After Kylan’s boyfriend passed the vehicle, Royce opened his door and hit Kylen. She was demolished from her bike and received significant injuries, the complaint said.

According to the complaint, Royce apologized, stated that he did not realize that Kylen had drove behind his boyfriend and said he had to check before opening the door.

The court case states that Kylen suffered significant injuries, which led to surgery and faced a future operation. In addition, she experiences significant pain, discomfort and inconvenience, while applying “essential” medical accounts. The complaint also states that Kylen is limited in its activities, daily affairs and employment.

“Killen continues to experience significant pain today and will be in the future,” the complaint said.

Killen is looking for $ 1,647,532 in the case, in addition to his lawyer’s fees. She wants a court process of jurors.

The court documents say Royce was negligent when he threw his door into the Kylenn’s way.

13news has already turned to the Virginia Beach Police Department for comment and has not heard from Friday afternoon.