[02-26-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed in a Deadly Bicycle Crash in Solana Beach

An unidentified 65-year-old man was killed after a deadly bicycle crash in Solana Beach on Saturday afternoon, February 26, 2022.

The fatal accident happened at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Highway 101 near Lomas Santa Fe in Solana Beach.

The victim was riding an electric bike on the roadway when he attempted to overtake another cyclist and fell onto the roadway.

The victim was then struck by a passing Dodge truck. The Dodge driver remained at the scene and was cooperative with the authorities.

The victim was taken to Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, but he was later pronounced dead while undergoing treatment.

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

Fatal Bicycle Crash Statistics

In 2016, 840 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents, accounting for 2% of all road fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

California is not as welcoming to bicyclists as other states. California is one of the most dangerous states for bicycles.

California has the highest number of bicycle fatalities per year in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 455 cyclists died in California between 2016 and 2018.

Whether you’re an enthusiastic mountain cyclist, a road bike warrior, or a breezy beach cruiser, San Diego has many pathways, trails, and roads to explore on two wheels. Bicycles are used by many residents and visitors in San Diego to commute to and from work, run errands, ride along the Mission Bay Bike Path, and move around town.

It is not only good exercise and good for the environment, but it can also save time and stress caused by crowded and busy roads. However, as the number of bicycles on the road increases, so does the probability of an accident.

Every year, around five bicyclists and twenty pedestrians are killed in car accidents in San Diego. However, around 500 incidents between cars and bicycles occur in San Diego each year.

San Diego Bike Accident Lawyers for Victims

San Diego also boasts a mild year-round climate with many parks and areas for outdoor recreation. Unfortunately, sometimes outdoor recreation can end in disaster. Suppose you or a family member was injured or killed in a bicycle accident. In that case, you need the expertise of a San Diego bike accident lawyer.

San Diego is located on the Pacific Coast; it also borders Mexico. It is the 8th most populous city in the U.S. and the 2nd most in California.

This city is often referred to as the “City in Motion” and is credited as the birthplace of California, as it was the first site visited and settled by Europeans on the West Coast of the country. Research, manufacturing, tourism, military and defense activities, and international trade support this area economically.

At Arash Law, our San Diego bike accident lawyers are proud to help injured parties and their families fight for the compensation they are entitled to receive. Contact Arash Law if you’ve been in a bicycle accident in California and want to know what your legal options are. Call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to get in touch with us.