[06-07-2022] Orange County, CA – 40-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Fatally Struck in San Clemente

A 40-year-old Capistrano Beach man died after being fatally struck by a vehicle while riding his electronic bike near a major intersection in San Clemente on Tuesday morning, June 7, 2022.

The fatal hit-and-run collision occurred at around 1:25 a.m. along northbound Avenida La Pata near Avenida Pico.

Authorities identified the man as Joshua C., a 40-year-old man. According to authorities, Cervantes was riding an e-bike when he was hit by the vehicle.

Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are looking for the vehicle’s driver, who left it abandoned a short distance away.

According to the report, Cervantes was pronounced dead at the scene after deputies discovered him with head and neck trauma.

The location of the vehicle’s discovery has not been revealed.

The accident is still being investigated.

Fatal Bicycle Crash Statistics

Riding a bicycle on the road, especially in congested areas, can be dangerous and, in rare cases, fatal. In 2016, 840 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents, accounting for 2% of all traffic fatalities, according to the National Highway Road Safety Administration.

According to the California Highway Patrol, 13 road deaths and 1,315 injuries in Orange County bicycle accidents have occurred in recent years.

When a bicycle collides with a car, the car’s driver almost always walks away unharmed. According to the law, bicyclists are considered “vulnerable road users,” or those who are most likely to be injured in an accident. Bicyclists can sustain serious and life-threatening injuries in car collisions, even if they are wearing helmets.

Bicycle accidents are frequently caused by drivers who fail to yield the right of way, run a stop sign or red light, pay insufficient attention to the road, or text while driving. A tragic bicycle accident could be caused by drunk or careless driving.

Orange County Bike Accident Lawyers for Victims

Bike accidents can result in serious injuries. Bicyclists are more likely to be injured in a crash, and their injuries are more likely to be fatal because they have less protection from impact than vehicle occupants. A bicycle accident can result in long-term injuries that require lifestyle changes for the rest of your life.

The insurance company will no longer be able to contact you directly about the case once they have been informed that you have hired an attorney. All communications must go through your lawyer’s office, which protects you from saying anything that could jeopardize your injury case. It also protects you from being pressured into accepting a quick but low-paying settlement offer.

Any settlement discussions must go through your attorney to protect your right to be fairly compensated for your injuries.

You are entitled to compensation for these injuries and losses. The experienced Orange County Bike Accident lawyers at Arash Law know how to get fair compensation in bike accident cases.

Our attorneys will work hard to prove exactly how a negligent driver has hurt our clients and the fair value of their losses. Learn more about Orange County bike accidents. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.