[06-23-2022] Fresno County, CA – 23-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Bicycle Crash Near Shaw and Hayes

A 23-year-old man identified as Rohit S. was killed in a fatal bicycle accident in Northwest Fresno on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

According to the Fresno Police Department, the collision occurred just before 9:00 p.m. near Shaw and Hayes.

The female driver tried to avoid the bicyclist but failed to do so. She is now cooperating with the police.

The collision remains under investigation.

Fatal Bicycle Crash Statistics

Biking is a cost-effective, time-saving, and health-enhancing mode of active transportation that lets you get around town and exercise. Alongside the growing popularity of bike-sharing and fitness cycling in California comes congested roads, traffic accidents, bike injuries, and fatalities.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4% of all car accidents in California involve fatal bicycle accidents. This is twice the national average, making California the country’s leading state regarding bicycle-related deaths.

From 2016 to 2018, 455 cyclists died from traffic accidents, making it the highest rate with 3.9 bike accident fatalities per million people for the past 25 years. Los Angeles has the highest number of fatal bike accidents with 106 deaths.

Bike-sharing programs are now available in some major cities, and more people are taking public transportation to get to work. As more people drive, the more likely an accident will occur. You must behave as you would when driving a motor vehicle. You should obey roadway rules, including stopping at red lights and riding in the same direction as traffic.

Fresno County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Bicycle accidents can cause fatal and life-threatening injuries like traumatic brain injury, internal organ damage, loss of motor control, spinal cord injury, and bone fractures. Vehicle collisions with bicycles are the leading cause of these injuries. Most of the time, the driver failed to yield the right of way, failed to see bikes before pulling out, ran a stop sign or red light, or just wasn’t paying attention.

You’ll have the best chance of getting the compensation you deserve if you hire an experienced lawyer to handle your case if you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident.

Our Fresno County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have a history of obtaining favorable outcomes for their clients in bicycle accident cases. Our lawyers can help you navigate the road to recovery after an accident.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or e-mail us to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys. Let us help you file a claim against the driver’s insurance company on your behalf.