[12-19-2021] San Diego County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Bicycle Crash in Chula Vista

One unidentified person was hurt after a bicycle accident in Chula Vista on Sunday morning, December 19, 2021.

The bicycle crash happened on Bay Boulevard near H Street in Chula Vista at approximately 7:00 a.m.

A southbound bicyclist was traveling on Bay Boulevard when a gray Toyota Corolla suddenly rear-ended him for unclear reasons.

Police confirmed a possible miscommunication between the Toyota driver and the bicyclist, which caused the crash.

The bicycle rider sustained minor injuries in the crash and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Even though different laws currently protect bicyclists in the United States, bicycle accidents are unavoidable. In 2018, over 800 bicyclists were killed in the United States, with California leading the nation in the number of bicycle crash deaths each year.

Bicycle accidents frequently occur in metropolitan settings, where cars and bicycles interact the most. Cars colliding with bikes are the main cause of bicyclist injuries and deaths across the state.

San Diego is known as the “City in Motion” and is considered the “Birthplace of California,” as it was the first spot visited and colonized by Europeans on the country’s West Coast. Economic support is provided by research, manufacturing, tourism, military and defense industries, and international trade.

Every year, around five bicyclists and twenty pedestrians are killed in car accidents in San Diego. However, about 500 incidents between cars and bicycles occur in San Diego each year.

Except for around 25 of these bicycle incidents, all of them will end in an injury. In a normal year, about 25 crashes in San Diego resulted in a major injury, 300 resulted in a visible injury, and 150 resulted in minor injuries and suffering.

San Diego County Bike Accident Lawyers for Victims

Bicycle accidents can result from many factors, although some factors are more common than others. For example, bicycle accidents commonly occur at stop signs. The cyclist enters the intersection when the vehicle has the right of way, or the bicyclist has the right of way, and the driver fails to stop.

No matter the cause of your accident, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your injuries and damages. If you have been injured in a bicycle crash in California, you can seek a personal injury claim with the help of an attorney.

Victims seek financial compensation for their medical expenditures, lost wages, emotional damage, and pain and suffering through a personal injury claim.

Arash Law’s San Diego bike accident attorneys assist accident victims in obtaining justice. Suppose you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle accident. In that case, we can provide you with a free legal consultation and defend you in your bicycle accident case without charging you anything until you win. Contact us to speak with a qualified attorney. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.