[08-21-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – 50-Year-Old Man Riding Bicycle Fatally Struck by Pick-Up in Pomona

According to authorities, a pickup truck struck and killed a 50-year-old man riding a bike in Pomona on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

According to Pomona police, the collision happened around 5:00 p.m. at the Val Vista Street and Paige Drive intersection, just north of the Pomona (10) Freeway.

When paramedics arrived at the scene, they found the bicyclist unconscious. He later died.

Alcohol or drugs didn’t seem to contribute to the collision.

Bicycle Crash Statistics

The roads in America are not safe for cyclists. More people die and get hurt in traffic accidents in the United States than in most other countries. Early estimates from the NHTSA say that 846 cyclists died in car accidents in the U.S. in 2019. Bicycle safety is more important than ever because more people are riding bikes to get in shape, save money on gas, to work, or just for fun.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), cyclist deaths hit a record low of 621 in 2010. However, by 2016, the number of pedal cyclist deaths, which includes riders of two-wheeled, non-motorized vehicles, tricycles, and unicycles, had risen by 35% to a high of 840.

If you’re a cyclist in an accident, your health is the most important thing to consider. Get checked out immediately by your doctor and take part in any treatments they suggest. Also, make sure you go to all your follow-up appointments and keep all the records you get.

Make a detailed statement about the accident as soon as possible, while the details are still fresh in your mind. This statement will be helpful for any legal advice you get and any claims you make. Keep a journal of your recovery and how your injuries affect you daily as you move forward.

If you use social media often, you might want to stop while your accident case is going on. Insurance companies look into every claim they get, and they may look at your social media accounts to see if you say anything that makes it sound like your injuries aren’t as bad as you say.

For example, a picture of you going out to dinner with friends a few months after your accident could be used as proof to support a lower settlement offer. Because of this, the safest thing to do after an accident is to stay away from social media.

Los Angeles County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

After a bicycle crash, you should always talk to a good bicycle accident lawyer. Bicycle accidents often cause serious injuries, which could mean you need expensive medical care. Because of your injuries, you may lose your job and a lot of money. Some people who get hurt in bicycle accidents never return to work before the accident.

The insurance company’s adjuster will try to settle your claim for as little money as possible while you deal with these and other potential losses. The insurance company may agree to pay for your medical bills after an accident but may not pay for additional damages like lost wages or pain and suffering.

On the other hand, a bicycle accident lawyer will fight hard to get you the money you deserve. Our Los Angeles County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have a lot of experience knowing how insurance companies work.

Our legal team offers a free initial consultation where you can ask questions about your rights and how much money you might get for your injuries. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. The sooner you have an experienced traffic accident lawyer on your side, the better protected your legal rights will be.