[02-12-2022] Kern County, CA – Three Bicyclists Hurt After a Bull Attacks Them in Bakersfield

At least three bicyclists were hurt after a bull attack in a Bakersfield race on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

The accident happened during the Rock Cobbler race in Bakersfield. It’s an extremely challenging race that involves an 80-mile off-road course.

The contestants are expected to travel through an elevation gain of about 6500 feet and plenty of wild animals along the way.

As the cyclists were racing through the area, they mistook a bull for a cow and continued riding without changing their route.

Unfortunately, this agitated the bull, and the animal started charging towards the four cyclists participating in the race. At least three bicyclists sustained moderate to serious injuries in the accident.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

When traveling small distances, more people are getting interested in riding bicycles. It’s mostly because bicycles are a low-cost and environmentally beneficial alternative. Bicycle accidents, unfortunately, have been on the rise in recent years.

Between 2007 and 2018, 8,908 cyclists died in the United States. That figure was multiplied by 12 to get the average. 2018 was the deadliest year for bikers, with 857 killed.

Bicycle accidents have been on the rise in California in recent years. Approximately 155 persons died in fatal bicycle accidents in 2018.

Cyclist fatalities account for 4% of all motor accidents in California. This is more than double the national rate, and it ranks California top in the US in terms of cycling deaths.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Kern County

Safety features such as airbags or a seat belt protect the rider or driver in a car. This is not the case when riding a bicycle. Even if you’re wearing the right safety equipment, you could receive life-threatening injuries if you’re hit by a car or bus.

Don’t put off speaking with an attorney after an accident. Regardless of the severity of your injuries, you have the right to speak with an experienced Kern County bicycle accident lawyer about your compensation options. You will likely be able to collect from your medical expenditures, pain and suffering, property damage, and other expenses.

Dealing with injuries after a serious bicycle accident can be difficult. While waiting for the outcome of the official inquiry, the victims have the right to file a personal injury claim with the help of their attorney.

Come to Arash Law if you or someone you care about was recently involved in a bicycle accident in California. We have represented clients in similar situations in the past. For a FREE Consultation, please call (888) 488-1391.