[02-05-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Female Bicyclist Injured in Car Crash with Arnold Schwarzenegger

A bicyclist was sent to the hospital following a car crash with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in West Los Angeles on Sunday morning, February 05, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. at the San Vicente Boulevard and Burlingame Avenue intersection in the Brentwood neighborhood.

The celebrity gossip site TMZ shared photos of what appeared to be the actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger driving the vehicle that struck the female cyclist.

The injured cyclist was transported to a nearby hospital, and no additional details on her current condition were immediately available. She reportedly pulled out in front of the vehicle, giving the actor no time to brake before striking her.

Police are conducting further investigation into the crash.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Concerns about bicycle safety exist in the United States despite legislative and law enforcement efforts to address the issue. In 2018, there were about 800 fatalities involving bikers across the country. The Golden State of California was the scene of many of these tragedies.

Between 2016 and 2017, the number of reported bicycle accidents decreased by between 5 and 20 percent annually, according to different sources. The number of incidents involving bicycles dropped by 12% between 2000 and 2001. The number of fatalities, however, rose.

Deaths involving bicycles account for 4.4% of all traffic fatalities in California. This is one of the highest in the United States. According to data compiled and analyzed by the National Cycling Safety Foundation, 2017 was a terrible year for bicyclists in California, with 145 fatalities and 11,116 injuries.

What to Do After a Bicycle Accident

When a bicycle accident results in death, injuries, or severe property damage, it is imperative that the right authorities be notified without delay. It’s best to simply recount what happened when questioned rather than make assumptions. Even though they had nothing to do with what happened, the victim may feel they need to apologize for it anyhow. Your insurance company can use this against you if you ever make a claim.

If you would like to obtain a copy of the report, please contact the police agency that conducted the investigation. You can also fill out a form on our site and we’ll contact them for you. We will start working on your claim as soon as we get all the necessary information. If you want us to assist you in determining whether or not your claim has strength, please contact us.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

You can file a personal injury or wrongful death case in California for damages if you or a loved one were injured in a bicycle accident due to the negligence of another individual. We offer a free consultation where one of our attorneys goes over the specifics of your case, explains your legal alternatives, and lets you know if there is anything that could lower the final settlement amount.

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