[08-28-2022] Kern County, CA – 67-Year-Old Man Killed in an Overnight Bicycle Collision near Wasco

A 67-year-old bicyclist, later identified as Salvador C., died after being hit by a truck near Wasco late Sunday evening, August 28, 2022.

Deputies responded to the crash at around 8:19 p.m. at the junction of Poplar and Filburn avenues.

The sheriff’s office discovered that Covarrubias had suffered serious injuries.

Covarrubias died at the scene.

The accident is to be further investigated.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Bicycle accidents on public roads can be caused by many things, many of which have to do with the driver. Some common reasons are unsafe lane changes, turning without looking for cyclists, driving too close to bike lanes and shoulders, and using a cell phone while driving.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 840 bicyclists were killed in vehicle-related accidents in 2016. The number of avoidable deaths from bicycle transportation accidents climbed by 16% in 2020 and 44% in the previous decade.

Whether you ride your bike to work, for exercise, or because you are a serious cyclist, there are risks every time you hit the road. Even though bike riders have the same rights and privileges as drivers, it’s no secret that many drivers treat cyclists like they’re not as important as drivers. Drivers often put cyclists in dangerous situations by riding on their back wheels or passing with almost no room to spare. Drivers who aren’t paying attention can cause accidents before they even realize that cyclists are on the road.

Kern County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

It can be difficult to handle an injury claim successfully when you are hospitalized, disabled, or otherwise gravely wounded due to a bicycle accident. Therefore, getting legal counsel to provide educated, thorough, and compassionate legal representation is important.

Regardless of your injuries, you have the right to speak with a competent attorney about your compensation. It’s better to have legal counsel as soon as possible to protect your rights.

In the case of a bicycle accident, contact our Kern County bicycle accident attorneys at Arash Law to discuss the remedies available to you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email.