What To Do After A Bicycle-Car Accident

After a bicycle-car accident in California, prioritize your health and safety by getting medical attention. Depending on the circumstances of your crash, you may also have to follow specific procedures when exchanging information with the other party and reporting the...

[01-12-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach

A man in his 50s riding an e-bike suffered serious injuries following a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach on Monday night, January 12, 2026. According to the Hermosa Beach Police Department, the collision occurred at around 7:00...

[01-21-2026] Stanislaus County, CA – Child Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle While Riding Bicycle in West Modesto

A child was injured after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in West Modesto on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026. According to the Modesto Fire Department, crews responded around 7:18 p.m. to the 200 block of Roselawn...

[12-08-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Cyclist Struck by Vehicle on Maple Ave. in Hesperia

A male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in Hesperia on Monday evening, December 8, 2025. Emergency responders reported that the collision occurred around 7:20 p.m. along Maple Avenue near Arthur Street. Upon arrival, first responders discovered the bicyclist down...

[09-04-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Man Killed in Collision Involving Car and Bicycle in Yucca Valley

A man was killed in a collision involving a car and a bicycle at the intersection of Joshua Lane and Pueblo Trail in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino County, on Thursday, September 4, 2025. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s...

[08-09-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Bicyclist Critically Injured in Collision with Minivan in Old Town Victorville

A male bicyclist was critically injured after crashing into a minivan late Saturday night in Old Town Victorville on August 9, 2025. The collision was reported at around 11:29 p.m. at the intersection of D Street and Sixth Street. Preliminary...

[09-07-2025] Riverside County, CA – Woman Fatally Struck by Pickup While Riding Electric Bike on Pierson Blvd. in Desert Hot Springs

A 67-year-old woman, identified as Laura H., was fatally struck by a Ford F-150 pickup on Pierson Boulevard in Desert Hot Springs on Sunday morning, September 7, 2025. According to the Riverside County coroner’s office, the victim was riding a...

[08-08-2025] Riverside County, CA – Bicyclist Dies In Collision with Vehicle at Lincoln Ave. and Soboba St. in Hemet

A bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Soboba Street in Hemet died Sunday, August 10, 2025, after two days of treatment at a local hospital. Hemet Police Communications Center received a 911...

[01-12-2026] Riverside County, CA – Bicyclist Hospitalized with Major Injuries After Collision with Dodge Charger in Indio

A bicyclist was hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by a Dodge Charger near Indio on Monday morning, January 12, 2026. According to California Highway Patrol Officer David Torres, the crash occurred shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Country Club...

[07-17-2024] San Joaquin County, CA – Bicyclist Killed After Collision with Chevrolet Silverado on Santa Fe Rd.

A man riding a bike died after being struck by a vehicle from behind just north of Riverbank in San Joaquin County on Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before 6:00...

[05-14-2024] San Joaquin County, CA – Bicyclist Killed In Collision with Lexus on Southbound I-5 in Stockton

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a Lexus on southbound Interstate 5 in Stockton on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. on I-5 north of Hammer...

[12-05-2025] Monterey County, CA – Bicyclist Dies After Head-On Collision on 17 Mile Drive in Del Monte Forest

A 66-year-old man riding a bicycle was killed in a head-on collision in Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, on Friday morning, December 5, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 9:17 a.m. on 17 Mile...

[10-20-2025] Orange County, CA – One Bicyclist Killed, Two Others Injured in Crash on Newland St. in Huntington Beach

One bicyclist was killed, and two others were seriously injured after a hit-and-run crash in Huntington Beach on Monday morning, October 20, 2025. According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, the driver of a vehicle struck three bicyclists just before...

[10-04-2025] Santa Clara County, CA – Bicyclist Killed in Collision with Mercedes-Benz on Foothill Expressway in Palo Alto

A bicyclist in his 80s died from severe head injuries after being struck by a Mercedes-Benz sedan on Foothill Expressway in Palo Alto on October 4, 2025. According to police, the crash occurred around 12:18 p.m. in the 3400 block...

[10-16-2025] San Diego County, CA – 86-Year-Old Bicyclist Severely Injured in Collision with Jeep Grand Cherokee on Main Street in Egger Highlands

An 86-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee while riding his bicycle on Main Street in Egger Highlands, San Diego County, on Thursday, October 16, 2025. According to San Diego Police Department Officer Jose...

[10-15-2025] Ventura County, CA – Cyclist Critically Injured in Vehicle Collision on Callens Road

A 44-year-old male cyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after a collision with a vehicle in the 1300 block of Callens Road in Ventura on Wednesday afternoon, October 15, 2025. According to the Ventura Police Department, multiple 911 calls came...

[10-14-2025] San Diego County, CA – Bicyclist Killed in Collision with Mercedes-Benz at Quail Canyon Road and Blossom Valley Road in Blossom Valley

A 58-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Blossom Valley in San Diego County on Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:50 p.m....

[10-05-2025] San Diego County, CA – Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle on Troy Street in Lemon Grove

Marco Q., a 35-year-old man from San Diego, was fatally injured when a black Chevrolet Silverado struck him while he was bicycling at night on Troy Street in Lemon Grove on Sunday evening, October 5, 2025. According to the San...

[10-03-2025] San Diego County, CA – 70-Year-Old Bicyclist Severely Injured in Traffic Collision on Sports Arena Boulevard in Midway

A 70-year-old man was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Midway, San Diego, on Friday afternoon, October 3, 2025. According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. on...

[10-03-2025] Fresno County, CA – Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck by Pickup Truck at Barton and Princeton Avenues

A male bicyclist was taken to a hospital after being struck by a pickup truck in southeast Fresno on Friday morning, October 3, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 7:10 a.m. at Barton and...

[09-29-2025] Fresno County, CA – 15-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed in Collision with Car on Olive Avenue

A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a car while riding his bike on Olive Avenue in Fresno on Monday evening, September 29, 2025. According to Fresno police, the crash occurred around 6:00 p.m. A westbound car collided...

[09-20-2025] Sonoma County, CA – Bicyclist Fatally Struck on Old Redwood Highway Near Windsor

An elderly bicyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the shoulder of Old Redwood Highway near Windsor in Sonoma County on Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:10...

[09-09-2025] Orange County, CA – E-Bike Rider Critically Injured in Crash Near Lewis St. and El Prado Ave.

A 19-year-old riding an electric bicycle sustained critical injuries in a traffic collision in Orange on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Authorities reported that the crash occurred near the intersection of Lewis Street and El Prado Avenue. Investigators said the rider...

[08-29-2025] Orange County, CA – Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Vehicle on East Orangethorpe Ave. in Placentia

A 64-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle on East Orangethorpe Avenue in Placentia on Friday, August 29, 2025. According to the Placentia Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of East Orangethorpe Avenue at approximately 5:00...

[08-29-2025] Sacramento County, CA – Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle on Calvine Rd. in Elk Grove

The Elk Grove Police Department reported that the accident occurred at around 2:33 a.m. on Calvine Road, between Bader Road and Bradshaw Road. Authorities stated that a 39-year-old Sacramento man was sitting on his bicycle in the roadway when he...

[07-13-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle at Vernon Ave. and South Figueroa St.

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred at around 12:50 a.m. at the intersection of Vernon Avenue...

How Often Do Bicyclists Crash Into Pedestrians?

Although crashes between bicyclists and pedestrians are rare, they do happen. These often fall under the category of a pedestrian accident, especially when the person walking suffers injuries. Unfortunately, few national reports break down this specific type of accident, making...

[06-09-2025] Sonoma County, CA – Bicyclist Critically Injured After Being Struck by Pickup Truck in Santa Rosa

A 55-year-old woman riding a bicycle was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Santa Rosa on Monday morning, June 9, 2025. According to the Santa Rosa Police Department, police responded at around 8:12 a.m. at the...

[04-21-2025] Sacramento County, CA – Bicyclist Killed in Collision with Vehicle on Madison Ave. Near Jackson St.

A bicyclist died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle in Sacramento County on Monday evening, April 21, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol North Sacramento, the crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Madison Avenue near Jackson...

What Is The Most Common Bike Accident?

TL;DR: The most common cause of bike accidents is driver error, especially distracted driving and failure to yield in the United States. Urban cyclists face severe injuries and often hold negligent drivers liable, with a 2-year deadline to file injury...

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