[03-27-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Injured After a Bicycle Crash in Normal Heights

One unidentified person was seriously hurt following a bicycle crash in Normal Heights on Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 4:43 p.m. in the 3400 block of North Mountain View Drive in Normal Heights.

A westbound black Honda Civic was traveling on North Mountain View Driver when it crashed into the curb and veered off the road before colliding with a 61-year-old bicyclist.

The bicycle rider sustained major injuries in the crash. The rider was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Authorities determined that he was under the influence at the time of the crash. The driver was arrested on DUI-related charges.

The San Diego Police Department is further investigating the cause of the crash.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

People are becoming more interested in riding bicycles when they go on short trips. It’s mostly because bicycles are a cheap and environmentally-friendly way to get around. As a bad thing, bicycle accidents have risen over the last few years.

Between 2007 and 2018 that 8,908 cyclists died in the United States. By multiplying that number by 12, we came up with the average. With 857 cyclists killed in 2018, it was the most dangerous year.

There have been a lot more bicycle accidents in California in the last few years. In 2018, about 155 people were killed in very bad bicycle accidents.

Cyclists are killed in about 4% of all car accidents in California, which isn’t very many. There are more cyclist deaths than anywhere else in the country in California.

San Diego also has a mild year-round climate with many parks and places to go outside. Unfortunately, sometimes outdoor fun can go wrong.

About 500 accidents between cars and bikes happen in San Diego every year. About 25 of these bicycle accidents will cause someone to get hurt.

San Diego County Bike Accident Lawyers for Victims

When you hire a skilled San Diego bike accident lawyer from Arash Law, they will go to work investigating your accident and determining fault and liability. They can begin negotiating a settlement on your behalf once they know how your accident occurred and who was at fault.

Motorcycles are no match for automobiles. It’s no surprise that bicycle accidents frequently result in serious injuries. Some of these injuries have long-term consequences for victims. They might be unable to return to work for an extended period, if at all. Some people require physical therapy to regain their mobility and independence.

Nobody expects to be involved in a bicycle accident. When one occurs, it can be extremely perplexing. You may be unsure what steps to take and when to take them.

Whatever caused your bicycle accident, the San Diego bike accident attorneys at Arash Law are here to help. We are honored to represent injured bicyclists and their families all over San Diego. Contact our office to set up a free case review so that we can start fighting for your rights. For a FREE Consultation, please contact us at (888) 488-1391.