![[11-16-2024] San Mateo County, CA – Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck by Driver on Holly Street in San Carlos](https://arashlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-16-2024-San-Mateo-County-CA-–-Bicyclist-Killed-After-Being-Struck-by-Driver-on-Holly-Street-in-San-Carlos-768x456.webp)
A 31-year-old bicyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in San Carlos, San Mateo County, on Saturday morning, November 16, 2024. According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Holly Street...
Local Accident News: Bicycle
In urban landscapes, where small electric vehicles — primarily scooters and bicycles — have revolutionized short-distance travel, UC San Francisco researchers have found a sharp increase in accidents tied to “micro-mobility.”...
Remember that bicycle safety for kids starts with guided supervision. Parents and guardians are responsible for teaching them how to stay safe and avoid bicycle accidents, ensuring they enjoy their biking experience. Riding bikes is fun and an important milestone...
![[10-10-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – Bicyclist Suffers Critical Injuries After Crash With Ford Truck in Pasadena](https://arashlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10-10-2024-Los-Angeles-County-CA-–-Bicyclist-Suffers-Critical-Injuries-After-Crash-With-Ford-Truck-in-Pasadena-768x456.webp)
A 66-year-old man riding a bicycle suffered critical injuries following a traffic collision involving a Ford truck in Pasadena on Thursday morning, October 10, 2024. According to the Pasadena Police Department, the crash was reported at around 5:34 a.m. at...
Los Angeles, a sprawling metropolis synonymous with freeways, movie stars, and palm-tree-lined boulevards, can be intimidating for cyclists. If you know where to look, it has everything a city needs to become one of the best biking regions in the...
One of the major fears many bicyclists have is getting hit by a car. Since car collisions can cause serious injuries, cyclists are generally on high alert. While this type of accident doesn’t happen often, the risk is still there....
TL;DR: Creating safer domains for pedestrians and bicyclists requires cities to build sidewalks, bike lanes, and crossings that reduce crashes from speeding or failure to yield. Drivers who ignore right of way laws face fines and civil liability, while poor...
TL;DR: San Francisco bicycle accidents can lead to wrongful death and personal injury claims when a negligent driver causes fatal or serious harm. Surviving spouses, families, and injured cyclists may recover lost income, medical costs, or loss of consortium, but...
TL;DR: Los Angeles is failing to meet Vision Zero’s goal of ending traffic deaths, as fatalities remain high and pedestrian deaths continue to rise. Pedestrians and cyclists face the greatest risk from distracted and speeding drivers, and weak enforcement and...
TL;DR: 2020 NTSB Bicycle Safety Research Study found fatal bicycle crashes often involve motor vehicles at midblock locations where speed and visibility increase injury risk. It links driver detection failures plus poor road design to injuries among bicyclists and highlights...
TL;DR: Traffic fatalities on L.A. streets are not falling fast enough to meet current Vision Zero goals. Deaths rose about 20% from 2017 to 2021, with pedestrians and cyclists most harmed, as speeding, weak enforcement undermine safety changes before 2025...
TL;DR: Fatal bike accidents in California are rising mainly because of more traffic and distracted driving, especially from larger SUVs. These crashes often involve midblock collisions where drivers fail to see riders, leading to severe head or chest injuries and...
Cycling is becoming more and more popular every year. Here in California, with our pleasant temperatures all year long, biking is an excellent way to get around town and get some exercise. It is better for both your wallet and...
TL;DR: Is it safe to bike to work in Los Angeles? It can be dangerous because heavy traffic, limited protected lanes, and high crash rates put bike commuters at risk of serious injury. Drivers often fail to yield or pass...
TL;DR: Pedestrian accidents are different because pedestrians lack any physical protection and suffer severe injuries when drivers act negligently. These crashes often hinge on driver fault like speeding or right of way violations, while victims face urgent medical harm plus...