[03-18-2023] Alameda County, CA – Female Bicyclist Hospitalized After Car Crash in West Berkeley

A bicyclist was sent to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in West Berkeley on Saturday evening, March 18, 2023.

According to the Berkeley Police Department, the crash occurred after 5:00 p.m. on southbound San Pablo Avenue at Oregon Street.

The responding officers located the female cyclist, described as in her 60s, lying conscious and talking in the southbound left lane, next to the crosswalk. She was taken to Highland Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

The driver of the SUV involved was also on the scene. The vehicle had a cracked windshield, but it wasn’t clear if the crash caused it. The bike was also moved to the curb out of the street, so it’s unclear where it initially landed.

Police said the road was cleared by 5:45 p.m. They are also searching for witnesses to learn more about the crash and who moved the bike.

No further details were immediately available as the investigation continued.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Even though laws have been put in place to safeguard bicyclists, many Americans still feel uneasy about riding their bikes. Approximately 800 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents in the United States in 2018. Unfortunately, California is no stranger to such catastrophes.

Data suggested a decline of less than 20% in reported bicycle accidents between 2016 and 2017 across the country. The incidence of accidents involving bicycles fell by 12% between 2000 and 2001. Yet, the number of fatalities kept climbing.

In California, bicycles accounted for 4.4% of all road fatalities. This is above average in the United States. The National Cycling Safety Foundation reported that 145 people have been killed and 11,116 wounded in accidents involving bicycles in California in 2017.

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