[09-12-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Bicyclist Injured After Collision With Pickup in Petaluma

According to the authorities, a bicyclist was injured and taken to the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck on a freeway overpass in Petaluma Monday night, September 12, 2022.

According to Petaluma police, the crash transpired at 7:48 p.m. on East Washington Street at the northbound Highway 101 offramp.

According to the police, the driver of a Dodge Ram pickup truck was the one who struck the bicyclist.

According to the police, the cyclist was transported to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa to receive treatment for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The assistance of the California Highway Patrol was appreciated during the investigation.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

The number of bicycle deaths went down by 3% this year, from 871 to 846, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Only 2% of all traffic deaths were caused by a car, while 80% of those deaths were caused by a bicycle.

In the state of California, bikes are considered to be motor vehicles. When riding a motorcycle, you must follow the same rules as driving a car. People in these cars must obey all traffic rules, like stopping at red lights and going straight.

Many drivers don’t care about the rights of cyclists and drive dangerously close to them. People could get hurt or even die.

More people have died while riding bikes in California than in any other US state. Most accidents between these two types of transportation happen in cities, so it’s not surprising that they happen so often. Between 2016 and 2018, about 455 cyclists died in California.

Sonoma County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

When cyclists get into accidents, they often get hurt badly enough that they need months or even years to improve. Because of this, there may also be a loss of income. After a bike accident, people often have broken bones, road rash, head, and brain injuries, crush injuries, and organ damage.

We will help anyone hurt in a recent bike accident in California. For us, this is just another day at work.

You are talking to a lawyer as soon as possible after a car accident would be best. A personal injury lawyer can help with all kinds of injuries, from small ones to big ones. You will get paid for any damage to your property, medical bills, and emotional pain.

At Arash Law, our Sonoma County bicycle accident lawyers are ready to fight for you to get the money you deserve. Your claim can be won because we do a lot of work to prepare and handle each case with care. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.