[04-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – LAPD Officer Injured After a Bicycle Crash in Koreatown

An officer from the Los Angeles Police Department was injured after a suspected drunk driver struck his bicycle in Koreatown on Friday morning, April 1, 2022.

The accident happened on the 900 block of South Ardmore Avenue in Koreatown at approximately 8:00 a.m.

A suspected drunk driver reportedly struck the officer. The motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Authorities determined that he may have been under the influence at the time of the crash. He was taken into custody on DUI-related charges.

Meanwhile, the LAPD officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the accident and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

If you’re going to a nearby place, riding a bicycle instead of driving is a common way to get there. On the other hand, Bicyclists are more at risk from traffic hazards than people in cars.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: In 2016, 840 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents, which made up 2% of all road deaths.

They make up 2% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. There were a lot of bikers killed in 2018: 871. This was the most bikers killed in a single year since 1988.

In California, cyclists are a part of 4% of all car accidents. California has the highest rate of bicycle deaths in the United States.

There have been 36 bicyclist deaths in Los Angeles County every year since 2016. In 2019, 42 people died in bicycle crashes.

Los Angeles County Bicycle Accident Lawyers for Victims

Many accident victims cannot afford the out-of-pocket expenses of serious bike accident injuries. If you have health insurance, your carrier has a contractual obligation to pay for your medical care as covered by the plan.

Like many Americans, some bike accident victims do not have health insurance. In this case, you might have a hard time finding a medical provider who will wait for payment until your case is settled.

This is where an attorney’s experience is helpful. Personal injury attorneys know which medical providers will work on a lien. These providers do not accept payment up-front. Instead, they file a lien against your eventual injury claim.

We know that you deserve compensation at Arash Law after a bicycle accident. Some of your injuries may impact your quality of life for the rest of your life. Our Los Angeles bike accident lawyers know how to pursue the compensation you deserve. You don’t have to fight this alone. Call (888) 488-1391, and we’ll review your case for free.