[08-15-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Male Cyclist Died After a Bicycle Crash in Carlsbad

A male cyclist was killed after a bicycle crash in Carlsbad on Monday afternoon.

The accident happened around 1 p.m. on Carlsbad Boulevard and Palomar Airport Road.

At the scene, the cyclist was declared dead.

According to officials, a 28-year-old motorcycle rider actively pursued excessive speeding and reckless driving when the accident happened.

The motorcyclist and her 22-year-old passenger were both taken to a nearby hospital for serious injuries.

If you witnessed the collision, call 442-339-5559 to speak with Adam Bentley, the accident investigator.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

California law regards bicycles as vehicles. However, to prevent accidents, cyclists must act the same way as drivers of cars. They must ride straight and obey all traffic regulations, such as stopping at red lights.

The same guidelines that apply to other forms of transportation also apply to bicycles. They are allowed to ride on the road without bike lanes. Drivers frequently ignore bicycles that swing too close by or attempt to pass them when it would be dangerous.

The most recent statistics show California has the highest national rate of fatal bicycle accidents. Urban areas, where the two forms of transportation frequently collide, are where these accidents occur most often.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 840 cyclists died in motor vehicle accidents in 2016, making up 2% of all traffic fatalities.

Unfortunately, many motorists disregard cyclists’ rights and ride dangerously close to them. This can lead to accidents and even fatalities.

San Diego County Fatal Bicycle Accident Lawyers

A fatal bicycle accident that results in the untimely death of a loved one can be incredibly distressing and stressful. While the official investigation is taking place, wrongful death claims are encouraged for the family of the victim.

The law requires the responsible party to pay the victim’s medical expenses, lost wages, emotional suffering, and pain and suffering.

It’s important to remember that you shouldn’t go through this experience alone if you lost a loved one in a tragic bicycle accident. You should begin your recovery process by speaking with an Arash Law fatal bicycle accident lawyer in San Diego County.

In order to learn more about your legal options after a bicycle accident in California, get in touch with Arash Law. We can be reached by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by email.