[08-13-2022] Alpine County, CA – Child Injured in a Bicycle Accident on Harbison Canyon Road

A child on a scooter was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Alpine on Saturday night, August 13, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision happened around 8:50 p.m. on Harbison Canyon Road near Shadow Hills Elementary.

The victim’s age has not been verified. However, CHP logs initially identified the child’s age as being 12.

According to CHP Sgt. Kevin Long, the victim was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital after sustaining mild injuries.

Drugs or alcohol were not suspected to be the cause of the crash.

Harbison Road was closed for about 20 minutes while police cleared the area.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence on the road. Every year, hundreds of thousands of bicycle accidents occur in the United States. While many of these accidents are not serious, there are still a significant number of injuries and fatalities that occur as a result of these accidents.

Some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents include driver error, such as failing to yield to cyclists at intersections; cyclists riding in the wrong direction; and car doors opening into the path of cyclists. Other causes of bicycle accidents include potholes and other road hazards, defective bike equipment, and inadequate lighting.

Bicycle accidents can be quite serious, often resulting in injuries that can take weeks or even months to recover from. In some cases, they can even be fatal. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to more serious injuries such as broken bones, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. In some cases, bicyclists may even be killed in an accident.

Alpine County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Regardless of the cause, the results can be devastating for a cyclist. If you are involved in a bicycle accident, it is important to seek medical attention immediately, even if you do not think you are injured. You may have sustained injuries that you are not aware of.

You should also contact an attorney specializing in personal injury law. They will be able to help you file a claim against the driver who caused the accident and get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Our Alpine County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you file a claim and get the compensation you deserve. They can also help you negotiate with the insurance company. Call (888) 488-1391 or email us to arrange a free case review and to learn more about your legal alternatives.