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Boy Critically Injured in Bicycle Collision with Vehicle

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to TahoeBonanza.com, a 12-year-old boy from Kings Beach was injured in a tragic collision with a vehicle while he was riding his bike.  The bicycle accident occurred on Bear Street in Kings Beach shortly after noon.  The boy rode onto Highway 28 and was struck by a vehicle, according to California Highway Patrol Trooper Tom Andrade. “He was ejected off of the bicycle and suffered some major injuries,” said Andrade.  “Available information shows he is still in pretty serious condition.” The boy—whose name was not released—was taken to Tahoe Forest Hospital before being airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.  Witness reports said the boy did not stop for traffic and was traveling at a high speed.  No arrests or citations were issued. This accident serves as an example of how young riders need to learn the basics of bicycle safety, especially when they are riding alongside roadways….
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San Francisco Cyclist Killed After Being Hit By Truck

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a female cyclist was killed on July 20 after she was struck by a delivery truck in San Francisco.  Nancy Ho, 25, was hit in the South of Market neighborhood. She was taken to San Francisco General Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 9:30 p.m. that night.  According to police reports, Ho was not wearing a bicycle helmet. The truck that hit her was described as a 2001 Isuzu box truck.  The police report indicated that Ho made an illegal left turn in front of the truck. Ho was not required by law to be wearing a bicycle helmet.  Many cyclists are divided on whether or not adults should be required by law to wear helmets, but in this case it likely would have saved the life of the cyclist. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle accident attorney.

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15-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bicycle Accident

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to the Belmont-Ca.Patch.com, a 15-year-old boy was killed in a tragic bicycle accident on July 22 after being hit by a car.  The boy was identified as Kijana Crossley by the San Mateo County Coroner’s office. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. on the 100 block of Palmetto Avenue in Pacifica.  Responding police officers attempted CPR on the boy before he was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Crossley—who is a student at Oceana High School—may have been at fault in the accident according to preliminary reports.  Captain Dave Bertini noted that Crossley was not wearing a helmet and may have swerved in front of the car. “It was a tragic accident,” Bertini said. Accidents are unavoidable sometimes.  It is sad to think that such a young person can be killed in an accident that not only may have been avoidable, but if…
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