Category Archives: Bike Safety

San Diego bicycle safety best practices and California bike law information for help understanding the rules of the road for bikes.

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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Pickup Truck Kills Cyclist in Carlsbad; Driver Flees and Hides in the Bushes

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

64-year-old Arthur Jacobs was an avid cyclist who rode his bike to work every night. His nightly trip and his life were both cut short on Wednesday night when a pickup truck struck him on El Camino Real near Cassia Road on Wednesday night. Jacobs was flung from his bicycle and died at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver of the pickup truck, 23-year-old Julianne Thomson, fled to a nearby apartment complex, where she ditched her truck and hid in the bushes. She has been charged with manslaughter, felony hit-and-run and driving under the influence. Jacobs’ bereft family is shocked and angered by the incident. According to NBC San Diego, Jacobs’ daughter, Melissa Tennant, has expressed the family’s confusion about why Thomson did not stop to help Jacobs. Tennant says, “I don’t know how to describe it, I am just very angry.” Tennant says her father preferred to ride his bicycle…
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Tips To Keep In Mind Following A Bicycle-Vehicle Collision

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

Even when a cyclist is exercising every sort of safety precaution—including wearing a bicycle helmet, maintaining their bike, wearing visible clothing and obeying traffic laws—there are times when a bicycle accident is unavoidable.  If you find yourself involved in an accident with an automobile, there are things you can do to minimize the damage and injury. It is always a good idea to ride with some sort of ID and preferably your health insurance card as well—or a Road I.D. It’s also good to have your cell phone with you while you ride, especially if you are riding alone. If you are involved in a collision with a vehicle, of course do not discuss details of the accident with the driver—including what happened or who may be at fault.  The driver’s insurance company may try to use anything you say to twist the facts against you, even if it is…
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