[01-31-2023] Santa Barbara County, CA – Male Bicyclist Injured in Santa Maria Truck Collision

Authorities reported that a male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a truck in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, on Tuesday afternoon, January 31, 2023.

According to the Santa Maria Police Department, the crash occurred at about 3:00 p.m. close to the intersection of Broadway and Donovan Road.

It remains unclear what exactly happened and the specific type of vehicle that struck the bicyclist. No further updates were released on the male victim’s unspecified injuries and current condition.

Shortly after the crash, police sealed off a portion of the area. Authorities are looking further into the collision, including whether speeding, alcohol, or drugs played a role.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Despite legislative and law enforcement initiatives, concerns regarding bicyclists’ safety remain a persistent problem in the United States. In the country, nearly 800 bicyclists were killed in 2018. Many of these fatalities occurred in the Golden State of California.

Various estimates placed the annual decline in the number of recorded bicycle accidents since 2016 at between 5% and 20%. Between 2000 and 2001, the number of bicycle-related accidents decreased by 12 percent. However, the number of fatalities increased.

In California, there are 4.4 deaths per 100,000 due to bicycle-related incidents. Among all of the states in the USA, this is among the highest ones. Numbering 145 fatalities and 11,116 injuries, 2017 was a bad year for bicyclists in California, according to data collected and evaluated by the National Cycling Safety Foundation.

What to Do After a Bicycle Accident

If you or someone you know got involved in a bicycle accident, you should contact the authorities right once. If questioned by authorities, provide accurate information rather than making guesses. The survivors of an accident may feel forced to apologize even if they are not at fault. Insurance providers will use this against you even if it doesn’t feel like an admission of guilt to you.

Contact the local authorities where the accident happened to acquire a copy of the police report. Or use the online form on our site to have the form requested automatically for you. For us to begin processing your claim, we need the information contained in this paper. If you would like a free, no-obligation assessment of your case’s merits, please get in touch with us.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Santa Maria

If you or a loved one were hurt in a bicycle accident in California due to another person’s carelessness, you might be eligible to file a claim for damages in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

During your no-cost initial consultation, one of our lawyers will review your case’s details, lay out the options available to you, and warn you if there is anything that could reduce the amount of money you receive in a settlement.

Our trusted and award-winning Santa Maria bicycle accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.