[01-12-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Bicycle Crash near Audubon Drive

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly bicycle crash near Audubon Drive on Wednesday afternoon, January 12, 2022.

The fatal bicycle crash happened in the area of Audubon Drive and Friant Road at approximately 1:30 p.m.

A man riding a recumbent-style bicycle was struck by a truck that was turning from southbound Firant Road onto westbound Audubon Drive.

How the crash occurred and why it happened have not been established. Unfortunately, the bicycle rider was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident. No arrests have been made at the moment.

Fatal Bicycle Crash Statistics

When it comes to getting around, exercising, or just having fun, biking is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. By law, bicycles on the road have the same rights and obligations as motorized vehicles, and they must be obeyed in the same manner.

On the other hand, Riders must deal with the consequences of bicycle accidents. The number of bicycle accidents in the United States decreased from 50,000 in 2014 to 45,000 in 2015. Bicycle fatalities in the United States have climbed by 12 percent despite a drop in the number of accidents involving bicycles.

National Center for Health Statistics data shows that 712 bikers were killed by motor vehicles, and 377 others were killed in other situations.

Wearing a helmet is an absolute requirement when operating a bicycle. Wearing a helmet, according to Reuters, lowers the risk of severe brain damage by 52% and mortality by 44%.

Fresno County Accident Attorneys for Victims of Fatal Bicycle Crashes

The abrupt loss of a loved one in a deadly bicycle accident can be traumatic and distressing. The victim’s family is urged to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the assistance of their attorney while the inquiry is ongoing.

Financial compensation for the victim’s medical expenditures, lost wages, emotional damage, and pain and suffering must be provided by the guilty party under the law.

At Arash Law, we have Fresno County fatal bicycle accident attorneys that can assist you. We sympathize with the grief you are going through following the death of a loved one. We can deal with the insurance providers on your behalf, so you don’t have to worry about it.

At any medical facility in Fresno, including Saint Agnes Hospital, Fresno Community Hospital, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, as well as San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital or any other hospital in Fresno – for immediate assistance, call our toll-free 24-hour lawyer helpline at (888) 488-1391 any day of the year.