[01-30-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Male Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Long Beach Car Crash

A male adult bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a car in west Long Beach on Monday evening, January 30, 2023.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the crash transpired at 11:13 p.m. on Santa Fe Avenue and Willow Street.

The collision left the bicyclist, whose identity was not immediately available, with significant wounds to his upper body. He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and his current state is unknown.

The male driver of the car that hit the victim was reportedly unharmed. The cause and circumstances leading to the collision are still being investigated.

It is currently unclear whether speeding, alcohol, or drugs played a role in the crash.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Concern about the safety of bikers in the United States persists despite legislative and law enforcement efforts. In the United States, over 800 bicyclists were killed in 2018. A large portion of these deaths has originated in California.

The number of reported bicycle accidents has decreased annually since 2016, according to certain estimates. There was a 12% drop in bicycle accidents between 2000 and 2001. Sadly, though, the death toll rose.

Bicycle-related fatalities occur at a rate of 4.4 per 100,000 people in California. This is the highest rate in the United States. According to data collected and analyzed by the National Cycling Safety Foundation, 145 individuals lost their lives, and 11,116 were wounded in bicycle-related incidents in the state of California in 2017.

What to Do After a Bicycle Accident

Call 911 immediately if you or a loved one have been in a bicycle accident. When questioned, just give a straight scoop about the situation and don’t make any assumptions. Some accident victims, still reeling from shock, may genuinely apologize shortly after the incident, even though they were not at fault. If you do this, the insurance company will have even more grounds to deny your claim.

Talk to the local law enforcement where the incident occurred and request a copy of their police report. If you’d like us to contact them directly, you can also use our online form to let us know. We need this information to start processing your claim. When you come in for a free consultation, we can help you determine if you have a case worth pursuing.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles County

You or a loved one are entitled to financial compensation if you were wounded in a California bicycle accident. You might be able to bring a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit for damages if you or a loved one were injured due to another party’s negligence.

During your free initial consultation, one of our attorneys will discuss your case with you, explain your choices, and let you know if anything could lower the amount of money you receive in a settlement.

Our trusted and award-winning Los Angeles County bicycle accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi Esq., 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.