A car accident in San Diego resulted in injuries for a woman who was riding a bicycle the evening January 31, 2012. U-T San Diego reports that the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Girard Avenue and Pearl Street in La Jolla. The bicyclist, a woman in her 20s, was struck by a vehicle at the intersection, which had a flashing red light. The victim suffered a broken leg. Officials are looking into the cause of this accident.

My heart goes out to the injured bicyclist in this case. I pray that she recovers quickly and completely from whatever injuries she has sustained in this incident.

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A car accident in Chula Vista proved fatal for a 77-year-old bicyclist. U-T San Diego reports that the fatal bicycle accident happened near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and L Street the morning of January 19, 2012. Police say the elderly man was riding his bicycle down Fourth Avenue near Rice Elementary School. A woman in a Jeep SUV, who was exiting the school's parking lot, hit the bicyclist. The man was fatally injured. Officials are looking into what caused this fatal collision.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved this bicycle accident victim. The victim's grieving family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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A bicyclist, who was injured in a car accident in Los Angeles involving a hit-and-run driver, has been identified as Paul Tetu. The Monrovia Patch reports that the injury hit-and-run collision occurred the evening of January 9, 2012 near Violet Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia. Tetu was apparently struck from behind by a vehicle. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver fled the scene of the crash, but turned himself in to authorities an hour later. The driver, identified as 34-year-old Jason Travers, has been booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run.

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A car accident in San Diego resulted in major injuries for a 23-year-old female bicyclist. The San Diego Union Tribune reports that the injury collision involving a bicycle and an SUV happened near the intersection of College Avenue and Cresita Drive the evening of November 29, 2011. Police say the driver of the SUV, a 55-year-old man, made an unsafe pass and clipped the bike. The woman who was riding the bicycle sustained what were described as major facial fractures. An investigation is ongoing.

I sympathize with the bicyclist who has suffered major injuries in this collision. I pray for her swift and full recovery.

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A car accident in Los Angeles resulted in serious injuries for a boy who was riding a bicycle. The Whittier Daily News reports that the crash happened at Manzanar Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard in Pico Rivera the evening of November 17, 2011. The boy was riding his bicycle across Rosemead when he was struck. Officials say he went right through the windshield of the car. The victim suffered broken bones and was taken to an area medical center. Investigators are looking into what caused this accident.

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A car accident in Chino resulted in critical injuries for a bicyclist whom officials have identified as 44-year-old Francisco Donato. The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports that the crash happened on East End Avenue the morning of October 27, 2011. Officials say Donato's bicycle was struck by a southbound 2001 GMC Yukon driven by 18-year-old Gerardo Mendez. Authorities say Mendez was trying to pass another vehicle on the right side when he struck the cyclist. Donato was transported to an area hospital with major injuries. Officials are investigating the cause of this accident.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Francisco Donato and his family. I pray for his swift and full recovery.

Bicycle Accidents

There were five deaths and 279 injuries involving bicycle accidents in San Bernardino County, according to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Chino, there were no fatalities, but 28 injuries reported as a result of bicycle accidents during the same year.

Laws and Liability Issues

California Vehicle Code Section 21754 states that a motorist can pass to the right of another vehicle only on a highway "within a business or residence district with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles in the direction of travel." A driver would be making an unsafe pass if he or she does not have a clear view of roadway.

If it is determined in this case that Mendez was at fault, then, he could be held liable for the injuries and damages caused here. It would be in the best interests of injured victims in such cases to seek the counsel of a skilled San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

An elderly bicyclist who was fatally injured in a car accident in Riverside has been identified as 74-year-old Vernon Slade. The Press-Enterprise reports that the bicycle collision happened on Heacock Street in Moreno Valley the early morning of October 2, 2011. Slade was transported to an area hospital where he died soon after the crash. Officials are still investigating the cause of this fatal bicycle accident.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Vernon Slade for their devastating loss. Please keep this victim's grieving family in your prayers.

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A car accident in San Bernardino resulted in major injuries for a bicyclist the night of September 10, 2011. The Press Enterprise reports that the hit-and-run collision occurred in Fontana near the intersection of Locust Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Officials initially received reports of a truck with a broken windshield driving erratically. Shortly afterward the injured bicyclist was found on the roadway with major head injuries. Police were able to apprehend truck driver the soon after the incident. He is facing felony hit-and-run charges.

My heart goes out to the injured victim of this major injury hit-and-run car accident. I pray for his swift and full recovery.

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Enrique Lemus-Bautista, 50, was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles after his bicycle was struck by another driver. City News Service reports that the fatal bicycle accident occurred the night of August 23, 2011 at the intersection of Avalon Boulevard and Redondo Beach Boulevard in Compton. Officials say Lemus-Bautista was northbound on Avalon when he was struck by a BMW traveling west on Redondo Beach Boulevard. Lemus-Bautista, who was ejected from his bicycle, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The driver of the BMW left the scene. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to everybody who knew and loved Enrique Lemus-Bautista, the victim of this tragic hit-and-run car accident. His grieving family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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A woman sustained injuries in a car accident in Irvine after a car struck her bicycle. The Orange County Register reports that the bicycle accident happened on the Alton Parkway off-ramp off the 5 Freeway the morning of August 19, 2011. Officials say the female bicyclist was crossing the off-ramp on a green light when she was struck by a Mercedes Benz that was turning right from the freeway onto Alton. The woman was taken to an area medical center with injuries, but she is expected to survive. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the injured bicyclist in this case. I'm relieved to hear that she did not suffer critical injuries. I pray for her swift and full recovery.

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