[07-25-2022] Alameda County, CA – 41-Year-Old Bicyclist Severely Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash in Pinole

A 41-year-old cyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Orinda on Monday, July 25, 2022.

According to the authorities, the collision occurred at approximately 5:07 p.m. on Appian Way in Pinole.

The police discovered that the hit-and-run driver was 73-year-old Joseph Kish from Orinda and killed the 41-year-old cyclist from Oakland.

When Kish was driving in Pinole on Appian Way, he hit an adult male cyclist, hurting him and breaking his pelvis.

After the accident, Kish didn’t stop, and police later found him with the help of witnesses.

After the accident, the cyclist got to a nearby motel, where he called the police. A person who saw the crash gave police photos and a statement to help them figure out what happened.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

In the United States, many people use bikes to get around, work out, or have fun. Bicycles have the same legal rights and responsibilities as cars on public roads, and they should be treated the same way.

Last year, about 840 cyclists were killed in car accidents, which is about 2% of all road deaths.

In California, there are no exceptions to the rule that bikes are vehicles. To avoid accidents, you must follow the same rules as people driving cars. They have to stop at red lights and keep going straight.

From 2016 to 2018, 455 cyclists were killed in traffic accidents in California, according to new data from the NHTSA.

CATSIP says that since 2016, there have been an average of 3,400 bike accidents yearly in Alameda County. During that time, the number of injuries has been going down all over the country, and 2016 was the year with the most accidents.

Alameda County Bike Accident Lawyers

Anyone can be involved in a deadly bicycle accident. The family of a deceased victim may be devastated and confused after a fatal crash. A person who has lost a loved one in a deadly crash needs their legal rights protected during this difficult time.

The only person you should consult with when negotiating settlements is your attorney. The injuries and losses you have suffered entitle you to compensation. The experienced Alameda County bike accident lawyers at Arash Law know how to get their clients the compensation they deserve.

Call our Alameda 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.