Boy On Bicycle Killed in San Bernardino Car Accident
Authorities have identified a 12-year-old boy who was killed in a Riverside car accident on October 26, 2009, as Randy Vargas, The Press Enterprise reports. Randy was riding his bicycle along Jarvis Street between Perris and Lake Elsinore when he was struck by a white Toyota pickup struck. Randy was taken to an area hospital and later transferred to a San Bernardino hospital where he died the morning after the accident.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Randy Vargas. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this boy and are dealing with his tragic and untimely loss. Please keep Randy's family in your prayers.
Bicycle Accidents in Riverside
Six injuries involving bicycle accidents were reported in Perris, California, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 traffic accident statistics. Countywide in Riverside, bicycle accidents claimed eight lives and injured 325 people in 2007. Also 279 deaths and 9,925 injuries were reported in Riverside County as a result of car accidents in 2007.
We don't exactly know how or why this deadly bicycle accident happened. Where was Vargas on the roadway? Was it his fault or the driver's fault? Was the driver of the pickup truck impaired, distracted, speeding? If the driver of the pickup up truck is determined to have been negligent at the time, then he or she could be held responsible for the accident and Randy's fatal injuries.
An Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
It would be in the best interest of this family to contact a reputed California personal injury lawyer who will stay with the police investigation and hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions. If a dangerous condition caused or contributed to the accident, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could be held liable. According to California Government Code, a claim against a governmental entity must be filed within six months of the accident or injury.
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I was a friend of Randy's. We went to the same schhol. We were in 2 classes togeher. I still remember the last day Randy was on Earth. We were hanging out after school. then we went to the Food Market after. It was fun. I will never forget that day. Every day I have troubles, I would say ," What would Randy do in this situation?".P.S I told my cousin, who also was a friend of Randy's, to get a tatoo that says," R.I.P Randy Vargas1997-2009.Gone, but never forgotten