[08-21-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – E-Bike Rider Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Pomona

According to the authorities, a man riding an electric mountain bike was fatally struck by a vehicle in Pomona Sunday, August 21, 2022.

According to the authorities, the collision transpired around around 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Val Vista Street and Paige Drive, just north of the Pomona 10 Freeway.

The police have temporarily blocked off all of the lanes leading up to that intersection.

The reason for the collision has not been established as of yet.

The police have not finished their investigation into the crash yet.

Fatal Bicycle Crash Statistics

It can be risky and, in rare circumstances, fatal to ride a bicycle or an electric bike on the road, especially in crowded areas. The National Highway Road Safety Administration reports that 840 cyclists died in motor vehicle collisions in 2016, making up 2% of all traffic fatalities.

Recent bicycle accidents in Orange County have resulted in 13 traffic fatalities and 1,315 injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Almost always, when a car and a bicycle collide, the driver of the car escapes unharmed. The term “vulnerable road users,” or those most likely to sustain injuries in an accident, refers to cyclists. Even when wearing helmets, cyclists in car accidents can sustain serious and even fatal injuries.

Inadequately paying attention to the road, running stop signs or red lights, failing to yield the right of way, or texting while driving are all common factors in accidents involving bicycles. Driving while intoxicated or negligent could result in a tragic bicycle accident.

Los Angeles County Bike Accident Lawyers

Serious injuries can occur in bike/e-bike accidents. Because they have less impact protection than occupants of motor vehicles, bicyclists are more likely to sustain injuries in collisions, and those injuries are more likely to be fatal. Long-term injuries from a bicycle accident may force you to alter your way of life for the rest of your life.

Once the insurance company is aware that you have retained legal counsel, they will no longer be able to speak with you directly about the case. Your lawyer’s office must handle all communications, which prevents you from saying anything that might jeopardize your claim for compensation for injuries. Additionally, it shields you from being forced to accept a quick but meager settlement offer.

To ensure that you receive just compensation for your injuries, any settlement discussions must be conducted through your attorney.

You have a right to restitution for these harms and losses. The skilled bike accident lawyers at Arash Law in Los Angeles County are knowledgeable about how to obtain just compensation.

Our lawyers will put forth a lot of effort to demonstrate precisely how a careless driver injured our clients and the just compensation for their losses. Find out more about bicycle accidents in Los Angeles County. Contact us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or online.