[07-31-2022] Alameda County, CA- 2 Injured after Car-Bicycle Crash in Berkeley

According to the authorities, a cyclist and a car driver were sent to the hospital for injuries sustained after a car collided with a bicycle on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

The collision happened on Sunday afternoon at University Avenue in Berkeley.

According to the police, the driver of a silver Mercedes-Benz GL 450 SUV collided with a cyclist who was part of a group bike ride through Berkeley and three parked vehicles.

According to the police, the driver of a silver Mercedes-Benz GL 450 SUV collided with a cyclist who was part of a group bike ride through Berkeley and three parked vehicles.
According to BPD, the injured cyclist was a 27-year-old Suisun City man.

According to police, the men’s injuries were not life-threatening.

The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old Pinole man, flipped over on its side during the collision.

According to emergency traffic reports, the driver was briefly trapped inside the vehicle but managed to extricate himself.

The cause of the crash has yet to be determined, according to police. The investigation is still going on.

BPD stated that they do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

BICYCLE ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Under California law, bicycles are considered vehicles. To avoid collisions, drivers and cyclists must follow the same set of traffic rules. When they reach a red light, they must stop and continue straight.

Bicycles and other modes of transportation, such as automobiles, are governed by the same rules. They can ride in the street if there isn’t a designated bike lane. As a result, cyclists who ride too close to vehicles are frequently ignored or passed.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 840 cyclists were killed by automobiles in 2016, accounting for 2% of all traffic fatalities.

Every year, the majority of fatal bicycle accidents occur in California. Between 2016 and 2018, more than 400 cyclists were killed in traffic accidents in California.

Wearing a helmet, maintaining your tires and brakes, and keeping your body proportionate to the size of your bike are all good bicycle safety practices.

ALAMEDA COUNTY BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS

You are not immune to accidents that can injure or even kill you. It’s heartbreaking to lose a loved one in an instant as a result of a fatal bicycle accident. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a bicycle accident, contact a bicycle accident lawyer right away.

Settlements should only be discussed in the presence of your lawyer. You are entitled to monetary compensation for your losses and damages. Our attorneys have a track record of obtaining just compensation for their clients.

If you have any questions, please contact the attorneys at Arash Law. If you want to win your case after an accident, contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

Arash Law’s Alameda County bicycle accident attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of those injured in these collisions and their families. For a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys, call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.