[08-02-2022] Kern County, California- 40-year-old Injured after a Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash in East Bakersfield

According to California Highway Patrol, a man was killed in a bicycle accident on Tuesday, August 02, 2022.

According to CHP, the accident occurred in an alley in East Bakersfield.

A man was discovered dead in an alley just minutes after the patrol arrived. The victim was identified as a 40-year-old man riding westbound in the alleyway.

The man was hit by a car, but the cause of the accident was not determined. The vehicle fled the scene after the collision. Other details about the incident are unknown.

So far, no arrests have been made.

The investigation is still going on.

BICYCLE ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Under California law, bicycles are considered vehicles. To avoid collisions, drivers and cyclists must follow the same 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 without 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.

KERN 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 instantly due to 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 Kern 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.