Family of Atherton bicyclist killed in collision with garbage truck files wrongful death suit

The family of Dylan Taylor, a 30-year-old educator, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against GreenWaste Recovery following his death in a May collision with one of their garbage trucks. The complaint, submitted in San Mateo County Superior Court, alleges that the driver failed to yield to Taylor while he was cycling in the bike lane and subsequently ran him over after making a right turn. According to the Atherton Police Department, the driver was not under the influence of substances at the time of the incident. The lawsuit aims to hold GreenWaste accountable, asserting that the driver was acting within the scope of his employment during the fatal incident. The family hopes the case will lead to enhanced safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians around large vehicles.

Taylor, well-known in the community as a coach and paraeducator, was remembered fondly by his parents and local residents. His father expressed a desire for lessons to be learned from this tragedy to prevent future incidents. GreenWaste Recovery has offered condolences but refrained from commenting on the lawsuit's specifics.