[10-04-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Bicyclist Struck and Killed While Riding Bicycle in Rancho Cucamonga

Update news:

According to the local news, a 63-year-old Fontana man, James W., who was riding a bicycle, died after a traffic crash in Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

The crash transpired around 5:44 p.m. on Rochester Avenue and Victoria Park Lane.

According to the local authorities, Williamson sustained severe injuries and was transferred to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, he passed away.

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Original news:

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, a bicyclist was struck and killed after getting struck by a vehicle in Rancho Cucamonga Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

According to the authorities, the collision transpired at about 5:44 p.m. in the area of Rochester Avenue and Victoria Park Lane.

A crash between a car and a cyclist was reported, so deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station went to the scene.

When deputies and medical staff got to the scene, they found the cyclist with serious injuries. The bicyclist was taken to a nearby hospital by medical staff, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators think the bicyclist was going west on Victoria Park toward Rochester when the accident happened. The car was going north in Rochester when the accident occurred. The cyclist had just turned right onto Rochester.

The Major Accident Investigation Team from the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff Station came to the scene and took over the investigation.

Anyone who saw the accident or has more information should call the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at (909) 477-2800. WE-Tip can be reached at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com by people who want to stay anonymous.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

When it comes to short trips, many people would instead hop on their bikes than in a car. Road hazards pose a more significant threat to bicyclists than to motorists.

Bicycle riders accounted for only 2% of traffic fatalities in 2016.

Bicyclists account for 2% of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States (pedal cyclists). In 2018, 871 bicyclists lost their lives on the roads.

According to statistics, only 4% of auto accidents in the state are the cyclist’s fault. The number of bicyclists killed in traffic in California is unprecedented.

According to recent data, California has the highest rate of bicycle fatalities in the United States. Both 2016 and 2018 saw 455 bicyclists killed in California.

San Bernardino County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Injuries sustained in cycling accidents are often life-altering and can take months or even years to recover fully. It’s also possible that this could lead to a decline in earnings. Broken bones, skin abrasions, head, and brain trauma, crush injuries, and organ failure are expected outcomes of bike accidents.

You can count on us to help anyone who suffered injuries in the recent California bicycle accident. Today is just another day at the office.

You should contact a lawyer immediately if you’ve been in a car crash. A personal injury attorney can help you get the money you need to recover from your injuries, no matter how severe. Pain and suffering awards, medical bills, and repairs to the damaged property will almost certainly be covered.

Bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for your rights in San Bernardino County. Our meticulous case preparation and management increase your odds of succeeding in your claim. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.