[12-13-2021] San Diego County, CA – Bicycle Accident in El Cerrito Seriously Injures One Person

One unidentified person was injured after a bicycle crash in El Cerrito on Monday evening, December 13, 2021.

The accident transpired at approximately 5:05 p.m. on University Avenue near College Avenue in El Cerrito.

The bicycle rider was heading west in a bike lane when he was suddenly struck by a 21-year-old driver who merged to the left to pass a slower vehicle.

The driver that struck the bicycle rider remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. He was uninjured in the crash.

Meanwhile, the bicycle rider sustained life-threatening injuries in the accident. He was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were considered factors in the accident. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

The San Diego Police Department’s traffic division is further investigating the cause of the accident.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

More people are enticed to ride bicycles due to their convenience and affordability. However, bicycle accidents have been on the rise over the years.

Bicycle riders need to deal with the dangers on the road every time they ride their bicycles on the street in the United States. Compared to other countries, the number of people killed or injured while riding a bike on U.S. roadways is far higher. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 846 cyclists died in road incidents in the U.S. in 2019.

Bicyclists are thought to be responsible for 2% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States (pedal cyclists). In 2018, there were 871 fatalities among bicyclists, the most since 1988.

A mere 4% of all car accidents in California involve one or more bikers. California has the nation’s highest per capita death toll for cyclists on the road.

San Diego Bike Accident Lawyer for Victims

Injuries sustained in a serious bicycle accident can make it hard for the victims to proceed with their normal lifestyle. Victims have the right to file a personal injury claim with the assistance of their attorney while they await the official investigation conclusions.

Don’t wait to get in touch with a lawyer after an accident. No matter how severe your injuries are, you have a right to speak with an experienced San Diego bike accident attorney from Arash Law to talk about your legal options. Damage to your possessions, medical expenses, and pain and suffering will not be insurmountable obstacles to recouping your losses.

Our job is to thoroughly research your case to ensure that you obtain the highest amount of compensation allowed by law for any injuries you may have had. As a result, we accept contingency fee claims for all of our personal injury and vehicle accident work, as well as our dog attacks and lemon law work.

Our goal is to earn you the most money feasible in your court case settlement. Our attorneys can be reached 24/7 at (888) 488-1391 if you need to talk with an attorney right away. There are no strings attached when it comes to consultations.