Articles Posted in Bicycle Accidents

Placerville Traumatic Bicycle Accidents

December 10, 2018 | Edward Smith

Placerville Traumatic Bicycle Accidents

More and more people are choosing to ride their bikes as a regular form of transportation, but using a bicycle on public roads comes with the risk of being injured in a collision with a motor vehicle. Cyclists are also liable to suffer injuries during falls or in crashes caused by roadway hazards, faulty bicycle parts, and more. Because bicycles don’t offer riders much protection, it is common for cyclists involved in accidents to suffer major injuries. Learning about what these injuries are and how they are likely to happen is important for those who want to make sure they cycle safely.

Bicycle Accident Information

Common Auburn Bicycle Injuries

December 1, 2018 | Edward Smith

Common Auburn Bicycle Injuries

California is one of the nation’s leading states for cycling and in an area like Auburn, it is easy to see why. Long roads with lovely views of the Sierra Mountain Foothills make cycling a treat for locals. Furthermore, riding as your main form of transportation has a load of great benefits like saving on gas, getting exercise, and more. However, the sad truth is that cyclists are some of the most vulnerable individuals on the road. Because bicycles don’t offer cyclists any protection, cyclists are likely to suffer serious injuries when an accident occurs, even if the crash happens at low speeds. Those who frequently ride a bike in the Auburn area may want to learn about some of the more common severe injuries that cyclists can sustain.

Head Injuries

Slipped Disc in a Child’s Bicycle Accident

October 26, 2018 | Edward Smith

Slipped Disc in a Child’s Bicycle Accident

Slipped Disc in a Child’s Bicycle Accident – Children are the most precious part of a parent’s life, and while most children will sustain a few bumps and bruises, some injuries can be life-altering. Even though learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage for almost every child, serious injuries can occur. According to some of the statistics which were recently released by Stanford University:

Unintentional injuries are the leading causes of death in children under the age of 20.

Cyclist Injured During Redding Crash

October 24, 2018 | Edward Smith

Cyclist Injured During Redding Crash

Cyclist Injured During Redding Crash – A serious collision took place in Redding during the night of Thursday, October 18, 2018. Officers of the Redding Police Department (RPD) stated that the crash took place in a commercial area and involved a sports utility vehicle and a bicycle. The man riding the bicycle reportedly suffered severe injuries during the accident. The man was identified by RPD officers as Curtis Shottenkirk, a 49-year-old Redding resident. Reports indicated that Shottenkirk was taken to a nearby hospital. However, updates regarding his condition have not yet been made available.

Crash Information

Broken Ankle Following Bicycle Accidents

September 29, 2018 | Edward Smith

Broken Ankle Following Bicycle Accidents

Broken Ankle Following Bicycle Accidents. Riding a bike grants a new sense of independence and freedom that many people use as a form of transportation to get to school, work, or to run errands around town. Furthermore, it is also an excellent method of exercise. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents can occur at any time and might even lead to serious injuries or death. Some of the statistics regarding bicycle accidents which have been published by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) include:

Bicycle riders involved in crashes accounted for about 2 percent of all traffic deaths in 2016.

Sacramento Bicycle Collisions

September 21, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Bicycle Collisions

Sacramento Bicycle Collisions – Sacramento bicycle collisions in 2015 numbered around 231 that led to injuries and fatalities. These figures will be rising as cities institute bike sharing programs, and more people are discovering the cost-effectiveness, pleasure, and exercise afforded to those who ride. Let’s see who is at fault in bicycle accidents, what degree of liability do cyclist delivery jobs impart and the negligence that occurs when children are involved.

Who Is At-Fault in a Sacramento Bicycle Collisions?

Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury

September 21, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury

Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury – On September 19, 2018, a major bicycle injury occurred at around 5:20 in the morning along Watt Avenue. It involved a bicycle rider who was walking his bike across the road when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The cyclist landed on the car’s hood, and it was reported that the vehicle turned on Potter Lane and proceeded for about a block before the bicycle rider fell off. The driver then fled the scene of the accident without checking on the rider. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the bicyclist suffered severe injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. However, no information on his condition has been released at this time.

Sacramento Major Bicycle Injury Details

Woodland Bicycle Accidents

September 19, 2018 | Edward Smith

Woodland Bicycle Accidents

Woodland Bicycle Accidents – According to reports from the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), more and more Americans are choosing to use a bicycle as their main form of transportation. While riding a bike comes with many benefits including saving money and increasing cardiovascular health, cycling can also be dangerous. NHTSA also reports that an average of around 800 people lose their lives in U.S. bicycle accidents every year and statistics show that California is one of the leading states for cyclist injuries. However, Woodland residents can reduce their chances of being hurt in a bicycle accident by learning how crashes affect cyclists in their city.

Accident Overview

Sacramento Intersection Bicycle Fatality

September 13, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Intersection Bicycle Fatality

Sacramento Intersection Bicycle Fatality – A Sacramento bicycle fatality occurred in the early hours of the morning at Gerber Road and Reese Road in South Sacramento after the rider was struck by a vehicle. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the bicycle rider died at the scene of the accident. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending a release of that information by the county coroner.

Details of the Sacramento Intersection Bicycle Fatality

Femoral Artery Transection Following Bicycle Accidents

September 13, 2018 | Edward Smith

Femoral Artery Transection Following Bicycle Accidents

Femoral Artery Transection Following Bicycle Accidents – Many people view learning how to ride a bike as a rite of passage, and many say that once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Unfortunately, many people also sustain serious injuries in bicycle accidents, particularly those who have an accident involving a pedestrian or a motor vehicle. According to some of the statistics that have been published by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center:

In 2006, there were more than 770 people killed while riding bicycles.

Modesto Major Injury Pedestrian Collision

A Modesto major injury pedestrian collision involving a hit and run driver occurred on December 5, 2018. The incident happened shortly before 9:45 p.m. along River Road in the vicinity of Bystrum Road in south Modesto.

Fresno Motorcycle Accident Fatality

A Fresno motorcycle accident fatality occurred near the River Park Shopping Center on December 7, 2018. The incident happened at approximately 4:00 in the afternoon near the intersection of Nee Avenue and Blackstone Avenue.

Sacramento Motorcyclist Fatality

A Sacramento motorcyclist fatality happened along Howe Avenue, close to the American River, on December 7 when the rider was involved in a collision with two vehicles. The accident happened sometime before 5:30 in the evening while many people commuted home. According to the Sacramento police, Howe Avenue northbound at Folsom Boulevard, along with the off ramps for east and west Howe Avenue from Highway 50, had to be closed to traffic to allow an investigation into the accident. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and Sacramento police are asking that those who might have information give them a call. I’d like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this time of grief.

Madera Major Injury Pedestrian Accident

A pedestrian accident in rural Madera County left a boy injured on December 3, 2018. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 in the morning along Road 25 in the vicinity of Avenue 9 1/2, just southwest of Madera.