[04-16-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Bicycle Crash on Crystal Springs Drive Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly bicycle crash in Griffith Park on Saturday afternoon, April 16, 2022.

The collision occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. in the 4400 block of Crystal Springs Drive in the Griffith Park area.

A man estimated to be in his 70s was riding a bicycle in the area when he was suddenly struck by a northbound vehicle.

Due to the severity of the impact, the bicycle rider fell on the roadway and suffered blunt force trauma. Unfortunately, he could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver initially fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities. Intoxication was suspected to be a factor in the accident.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Riding a bike offers several advantages. It is environmentally and financially beneficial, it is healthy, and it is a quick method to get from point A to point B.

Bicycles are classed as vehicles under California law. On the other hand, Bicyclists must adhere to the same traffic laws as drivers of automobiles to avoid collisions. They must obey rules such as stopping at red lights and riding straight.

Bicycles are subject to the same traffic regulations as other modes of transportation. They have the right to ride on the road without a designated bike lane. Bicyclists who ride too close to the road are generally ignored by motorists, who may even attempt to pass them if conditions are hazardous.

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

According to The Alliance for Biking and Walking’s 2016 Benchmarking Report, California ranks fourth in the United States for bicycle commuters. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that California ranked first in fatalities in 2013 with 141 deaths.

Los Angeles County Bike Accident Lawyers

When you have been in a bike accident with a car, you are more likely to suffer worse injuries than the vehicle’s driver. We have been working with Los Angeles bike accident victims at Arash Law for decades. Bike accident injuries can chase you for life, and you deserve compensation after this trauma.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident in Los Angeles, you deserve compensation for your damages.

When it comes to damages and compensation in a bicycle accident, you still have the right to sue for damages., even if you aren’t insured the way a vehicle driver would be insured for an accident.

You don’t need to have insurance on your bicycle to deserve compensation after a bike accident. Call our Los Angeles bike accident lawyers at Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to book a free consultation, or leave your information online with us if you can’t call yourself. We’ll get back to you to book a free review of your case. You are never out of pocket and don’t pay until we win.