[06-18-2022] Orange County, CA – 67-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Bicycle Crash in Santa Ana

A 67-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

According to Santa Ana police, the accident happened around 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Bristol Street and Edinger Avenue.

According to police, the cyclist appeared to be traveling south on Bristol Street while the vehicle was traveling east on Edinger Avenue.

According to the Orange County Coroner’s Office, his name was John S.

According to the authorities, the bicyclist was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

There was no evidence that speed or intoxication played a role in the crash.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

Bicycles are classified as vehicles under California law. The rules of the road apply equally to bicyclists and drivers of automobiles to avoid collisions. Every time they see a red light, they must stop and ride in a straight line.

Bicycles and other modes of transportation, such as cars, are governed by the same set of rules. They have the right to ride in the street when there is no designated bike lane. Therefore, motorists frequently ignore or attempt to pass cyclists who ride too closely.

National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) data shows that 840 cyclists were killed by vehicles in 2016, accounting for 2% of all road deaths.

Bicycle accidents kill the most people in California each year. More than 400 cyclists were killed in traffic accidents in California between 2016 and 2018.

Wearing a helmet, performing routine maintenance on your tires and brakes, and making sure your body is proportional to the size of your bike are all effective ways to keep yourself safe when riding a bicycle.

Orange County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Anyone, even you, can be injured or killed in an accident. It’s heartbreaking to lose a loved one in an instant due to a fatal bicycle accident. Call a Santa Clara County bicycle accident lawyer right away if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a bicycle accident.

When negotiating settlements, you should only do so with the help of your lawyer. As a result of your injuries and losses, you are entitled to monetary compensation. Our lawyers have a proven track record of obtaining the compensation their clients are entitled to.

Arash Law’s attorneys are here to help if you have any questions. If you want to win your case, get in touch with a lawyer as soon as possible following an accident.

Our Orange County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are dedicated to protecting the rights of those injured in these collisions and their families. Don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.