[12-04-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Bicyclist Killed in Chino Hills Car Crash, Driver Found in Another Crash a Mile Away

A bicyclist was killed in a car crash in Chino Hills on Sunday evening, December 04, 2022.

Responders from Chino Valley Fire District arrived at the scene around 9:42 p.m. at 71 Freeway and Grand Avenue.

A male bicyclist was found not breathing in the roadway. He was declared dead by the paramedics.

The vehicle and its driver were found at Spectrum West and Grand Avenue, a mile away from the site, involved in another collision.

The officers who were called to the second crash found a white car with a broken windshield and front end damage. The vehicle reportedly hit the bicyclist and crashed a mile down from the initial collision. No details on the driver’s condition were released.

At this point, it is unclear whether speed or alcohol played a role in the deadly collision. The investigation will be handled by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Chino Hills Station.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

There will always be incidents involving bicycles in the United States, no matter how many regulations are passed to safeguard them. In 2018, almost 800 bicyclists were killed across the country. The state of California accounted for a disproportionate share of these fatalities.

In 2018, there were 50,000 fewer bicycle accidents reported in the United States. Despite a 12% drop in overall bicycle accidents in 2001, the national death toll actually rose.

California has the highest rate of bicycle-related fatalities in the United States, at 4.4 per 100,000 residents. According to the National Bicycle Safety Foundation, 145 cyclists were killed and 11,116 were injured in California in 2017.

Regular cycling has some inherent dangers. Drivers consistently ignore traffic regulations and get dangerously close to cyclists, endangering the lives of everyone on the road. This results in a higher risk of injury and perhaps death.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Chino Hills

When a cyclist is hurt in a bicycle accident in California, they can launch a civil suit to seek compensation for their medical bills and other losses. You have the legal right to do so if you have been wronged in some way and have incurred a loss or injury as a result.

During our consultation, one of our lawyers will explain your legal choices and warn you about potential hazards that could reduce the amount of money you receive as a settlement.

Our trusted and award-winning bicycle accident attorneys in Chino Hills have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.