CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

How Can I Stay Safe Riding in the Dark?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

As winter arrives, more and more cyclists will ride home from work in the dark, especially with daylight-saving time ending this past Sunday. Low visibility is one of the leading causes of bicycle crashes, and distracted drivers can miss cyclists in the dark. Most accidents happen during the day, but nighttime collisions are more dangerous. Only 22 percent of all injuries occur at night, but more than 45 percent of those injuries were fatal or permanently disabling. Do I Need Lights to Ride My Bike at Night? Visibility is the key to staying safe while riding in the dark. The state of California has laws requiring cyclists to use lights and reflectors while cycling at night, which are highlighted in the diagram below. We also have much more information available about the California cycling laws if you click here. A white headlamp that lights at least 300 feet into the front…
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Cyclist Suffers Brain Injury in Hit-and-Run Accident

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

The father of an injured cyclist is asking the public for help identifying a hit-and-run driver. On October 12, a 23-year-old San Diego woman was riding down West Point Loma Boulevard on her way home from work. Around 1:20 a.m., an unidentified vehicle struck her and fled the scene, leaving the critically injured rider alone on the side of the road. The victim was eventually found alive and rushed to the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, but she suffered a severe brain injury in the crash. Doctors had to remove part of her skull due to brain swelling, and she remains in intensive care. Her father and various other family members came to visit her in the hospital, but they were reportedly “horrified” by her condition. Her father told reporters that no one “[was] really prepared” to see her like that. He also stated that the victim moved to San…
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Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Seriously Injured Cyclist

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who injured a female cyclist on October 12. The unfortunate incident took place around 1:20 a.m. in Ocean Beach. The cyclist was traveling eastbound near the intersection of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and West Point Loma Boulevard when a pickup truck struck her. The driver continued towards Mission Bay Park without stopping. The cyclist, who remains unidentified, sustained a serious head injury. She was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. Police are looking for a white pickup truck with a camper shell, which will most likely have damage on the front end. The driver may face charges of reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury, and minor traffic violations. After an accident, drivers often flee the scene to avoid the police. It is almost impossible to prove drug or alcohol involvement if a driver is not arrested at…
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