[02-10-2022] Humboldt County, CA – Elderly Man Injured After a Bicycle Crash in Arcata

An unidentified 64-year-old man was injured after a traffic crash involving a bicycle in Arcata on Thursday afternoon, February 10, 2022.

According to the initial reports from authorities, the accident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Spear Avenue in Arcata.

The 64-year-old man was riding his bicycle westbound on Spear Avenue; as he turned left, he was suddenly struck by a westbound vehicle trying to overtake him.

The 64-year-old man was seriously injured in the collision. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the driver that struck him remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. She was uninjured in the crash.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered as factors in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

More people are becoming interested in riding bicycles whenever they travel short distances. It’s mainly because bicycles are a good cheap alternative and environment-friendly. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents have been on the rise over the years.

In the United States, 8,908 cyclists died between 2007 and 2018. The average was calculated by multiplying that amount by 12. With 857 fatalities, 2018 was the bloodiest year on record for bikers.

Bicycle accidents in California have been on the rise in recent years. In 2018, approximately 155 people were killed in fatal bicycle accidents.

According to the National Highway Road Safety Administration, 144 bicyclists were killed in traffic incidents between 2013 and 2018. The state of California. Although motorists are usually unharmed, bikers are the ones who suffer the most from these types of accidents, as they may sustain major injuries or even die.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Humboldt County

Injuries sustained in bicycle accidents can last for months or even years. This could result in expensive medical bills and lost income. The most common bike accident injuries include fractured bones, road rash, head trauma, brain internal organ damage.

If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a bicycle accident in California, contact our Humboldt County bicycle accident lawyers from Arash Law. In the past, we’ve handled cases like this for other clients.

Individual attention and rigorous preparation by Arash Law’s personal injury attorneys set them apart from other firms’ personal injury attorneys.

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