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Following Fatal California Bicycle Accident, Teen Driver Given Maximum Sentence

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

David Rosen was given the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to gross negligence for causing a fatal California bicycle accident in April, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Rosen was 17 years old when he struck Solaiman Nuri and his nine-year-old daughter as they were riding their bicycles on the sidewalk in Concord, California. Nuri was pronounced dead on the scene, but his daughter survived. Rosen, attempting to beat a light before it changed to red, accelerated his vehicle to 71 mph, crossed onto the sidewalk to pass cars ahead of him and struck Nuri and his daughter. Nuri was survived by his wife and two daughters. “Solaiman was an unbelievable father to these two girls,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Dan Cabral. “They did not view their father as a father, they viewed him as a best friend.” Rosen turned 18 in October of this year. Because he…
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San Diego Bicycle Accident Attorney Reports that Grand Rapids Halts Cycling Legislation Changes Due to Bicycle Safety Concerns

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

Cyclists in Grand Rapids, Michigan are divided over proposed legislation that would require all bicyclists to stay off roads and sidewalks in areas where bike lanes are present. The idea was met with such opposition from cycling advocates that legislators decided to put it on hold. “Cyclists do have a legal right to be on the road,” said Barbara Schmid, chairwoman of the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition. “This would be a step backward for all cyclists in the state. It’s probably a better idea to take a step back and really think it through. There’s so many nuances from a cyclist’s perspective that we have to be aware of.” There were many aspects of the new legislation, including a provision requiring cyclists to dismount and walk their bikes across crosswalks. The issue that caused the coalition to oppose the legislation, however, was forcing the cyclists from roads and sidewalks….
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Cyclist Killed After Becoming Pinned Beneath Truck

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

A cyclist in Corona Del Mar was killed after she was pinned beneath a truck making a right hand turn, according to sources. Sarah Leaf, 29, lost control of her bicycle and fell between the tires of a truck. The truck driver did not notice and proceeded to drive away, crushing Leaf. There has been an outcry from the local cycling community after charges were not filed against the driver. “It was a very, very unfortunate accident,” said Newport Beach Police Chief Jay Johnson. “I caution you to keep that in mind. I think the natural reaction is to go on the offensive. We look for facts and what do the facts show us. There’s a lot of misinformation out there—a lot of misinformation.” According to Deputy Chief David McGill, the truck was behind two other cars waiting to turn right. There was no bike lane on the road. “The…
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