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Cyclists Identified After Fatal Accident

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

The victim of a fatal bicycle accident who died on September 25 in Solano County was identified as 57-year-old Robert White, according to the Vallejo Times-Herald.  His bicycle was rear-ended as he was riding just east of Vacaville on Highway 113. He was struck from behind by a Hyundai Tiburon, driven by 21-year-old Taylor Boe of Orange, according to Sgt. Jason Hekker of the California Highway Patrol.  White was pronounced dead at the scene.  There was  a heavy fog, and Boe claimed he was unable to pass around because of an oncoming vehicle.  Police are still investigating, but saw nothing to indicate a passing vehicle at the time.  Authorities do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the car/bike accident. If you must cycle in adverse weather conditions, use flashing lights and reflectors to make yourself as visible as possible to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.  Always follow bicycle…
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University Of Arizona Raises Awareness Of Bicycle Safety Laws

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

As students are shuffling back into class on campus this fall, the University of Arizona is focusing on raising awareness of bicycle laws and other traffic laws.  The University of Arizona Police Department and Parking and Transportation Services has launched a Bicycle Safety and Education Campaign to ensure safety for students and faculty this years. Officers will issue warnings to anyone not obeying the laws.  Their goal is to educate, not simply punish and fine.   When the campaign is over in October, officers will issue citations instead of warnings. “Bikes have to follow the same laws as a car, like stopping at red lights,” Sgt. Juan Alvarez told The Daily Wildcat, University of Arizona’s newspaper. “I would follow more laws if I actually knew them,” said freshman Nick DePratti.  “I guess I break the bike laws without knowing.” Officers will pass out brochures to violators during the beginning, informing them…
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Motorcycle Collides With Bicyclist On Highway 1

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

An accident off Highway 1 in Southern California has left two men with serious injuries on September 13, according to the San Jose Mercury News.  According to police reports, a 44-year-old man riding on a Suzuki Motorcycle collided with a 26-year old cyclist. The accident happened in the afternoon near Año Nuevo State Reserve.  Both men were taken to Stanford Hospital with serious injuries.  It appears alcohol was not a factor in the motorcycle accident. While investigators are still sorting out the facts surrounding the accident, it is a reminder of the consequences for both cyclists and motorists when they do not share the road.  Always be alert and aware of your surrounding while cycling. Bonnici Law Group, APC—San Diego bicycle accident attorney.

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