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Cyclist Killed after Motorist Fails to Yield; No Charges Filed

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

A St. Helena cyclist died in a collision with a BMW on August 18, according to sources. Cyclist Richard Becker, 54, was riding his Concorde Gavina bicycle when he was struck by a motorist making a left turn. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) identified the motorist as Kimberly Kingman, 39, of Napa. Becker was thrown from his bicycle onto the pavement. According to CHP records, Becker was riding downhill and there were no stop signs at the intersection when Kingman crossed into his path. Becker had the right-of-way. Paramedics rushed Becker to the hospital, where he died of his injuries. Kingman suffered minor injuries and was released at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. As more people are switching to bicycles for sport or transportation, motorists must learn to share the road, especially in urban areas. “While there may be some lawbreaking among the cycling population, very few if…
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Alert Bus Driver Foils Driver’s Getaway

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

This video from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania captures a terrifying hit-and-run incident on the freeway. After striking a cyclist, this motorist immediately attempts to flee with absolutely no consideration for the victim. The cyclist was riding in the street due to construction on the roadway. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation created a walkway along the road, but it is for pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted to use it. The quick thinking by this bus driver to halt the fleeing motorist proved to be effective, as well as the driver who backed the car in behind the bus. “Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant David Krumer and Commander David Doan sorted through massive collision data for 2008, and found that in 2008, 23 percent of bike involved traffic collisions are hit-and-run—3 percent were misdemeanor and 20 percent were felonies,” said a report published by BikeSideLA.org. If you witness a hit-and-run, you should contact the…
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Cyclists Ride West Coast for a Good Cause

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

A group of 27 cyclists are riding along the Pacific Coast to raise money and awareness for the Fuller Center for Housing, a Georgia-based nonprofit that builds homes for the poor. The ride began in Seattle on July 15 and finishes in San Diego, where the cyclists will repair two houses in Oceanside. “I’ve been on two [bike rides], east coast and west coast,” says participant Carmen Price, 20, from Tennessee. “This has the scenery. That had the cities. We went from Saco, Maine, to Key West, Florida.” The participants agreed to raise money before the ride as well as solicit donations along the way. “This summer we’ve raised about $170,000,” says Ryan Iafigiola, director of field operations for the Fuller Center. “Our goal is $200,000. That money goes to offer people opportunities to have a simple, decent place to live. We do a lot of renovations and repairs.” This…
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