Authorities reported that Derrianna Daniels, age 22, was injured when her bicycle was struck by a car driven by Laura Boyd on March 19, 2001, in Hesperia California. The injuries to Derrianna Daniels were so severe she reportedly was flown to the hospital by paramedics for medical care and hospitalized.…
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What Causes Tire Blowout Bicycle Accidents?
What Causes Tire Blowout Bicycle Accidents? California’s sunny, warm weather and scenic views make bicycling an enjoyable, popular activity throughout the entire state. However, bicycle tire blowouts are a scary experience that can put an end to the enjoyment and cause serious injuries. When a tire explodes, the rider is…
Hit by a Cyclist—Can I receive Compensation for my Injuries?
Hit by a Cyclist—Can I receive Compensation for my Injuries? Because of the busy, trafficked, Southern California roads, biking is a common mode of transportation. Not only is it a great way to commute, but it is also a fun and popular form of exercise. Though not a vehicle, cyclists…
Jurupa Valley Hit-and-Run Kills Bicyclist
Sadly, a 30-year-old bicyclist, Rigoberto Guzman, was killed in a Jurupa Valley Hit-and-Run incident. The bike accident occurred around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Limonite Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard. According to the Redlands Daily Facts, Guzman was biking northbound on Van Buren Boulevard when he was suddenly hit…
Koreatown Hit-and-Run Results in Bicyclist Wrongful Death
Los Angeles Police are searching for a vehicle that was involved in causing a deadly bicycle accident in Koreatown. ABC New 7 reported that the collision occurred in the early morning around 3:30 a.m. According to witnesses the man was struck by a motorist who immediately fled the scene. Because…
New California Law Makes Bike Path Hit-and-Run a Crime
When it comes to hit-and-run pedestrian accidents, most often we think of an incident involving a vehicle. However, a new California law, which goes into effect with the new year, makes it a crime for a bicyclist to hit a pedestrian while on a bike path and flee the scene.…
Young Father in Coma After Rialto Hit-and-Run
A young father, Andy Welch, was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Rialto. The accident occurred while Andy was riding his bike towards Rosa’s Market on Bohnert Avenue to get something to eat. The vehicle struck Andy and then fled the scene without stopping to help. According to ABC…
Family of Cyclist Killed in Wrongful Death Accident Receives $11M Settlement from LA County
The family of a bicyclist, who died when he was struck by a sheriff’s deputy who was driving while distracted by a digital device, will be paid $11.75 million by the city of Los Angeles as a settlement in their wrongful death suit. The accident that killed Milton Olin Jr.,…
Hit and Run Accident Kills Compton Man Riding Bicycle
According to KTLA News, police are looking for a driver of a hit and run vehicle that struck and killed a man in a tragic Compton bicycle accident. Apparently, the victim, Darnell Parker was cycling to a relative’s house just after midnight on May 20th, when he was hit at…
Driver Opening Car Door Causes Burbank Bike Accident Wrongful Death
According to the Los Angeles Times, around 5 p.m. on April 17, 2018, a 52-year old man was killed after he was knocked off his bike and thrown into oncoming traffic. Lenny Trinh, the victim of this Burbank bicycle accident wrongful death, was riding his bike in the designated bike…