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California Cyclist Suffers Head Injury After Accident

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to Glendora.Patch.com a bicyclist has suffered a personal injury after falling off of his bicycle in Los Angeles county on July 5.  The bicycle accident occurred on Galatea Street near the Barranca Avenue intersection. The rider—whose name has not been released—was treated at the USC Medical Center.  Officer Kerri Rivas said the cause of the bicycle accident was unknown and declined to comment on the cyclist’s status in the hospital.  The California Highway Patrol is handling the investigation because the accident occurred in an unincorporated part of Glendora.  Sgt. Matt Williams if the Glendora Police Department said that they do not have jurisdiction in the area of the accident.  It was unclear whether or not the cyclist was wearing a helmet or reflective/visible clothing at the time of the accident, which occurred at 9:25 p.m. The extent of the injury was unknown, although it is possibly a traumatic brain…
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U.S. Bicycle Route System Planned for Expansion Into California

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

The much-anticipated U.S. Bicycle Route System is one step closer to becoming a reality, according to sources.  The network of connected bike paths across the United States is a numbered system, similar to the United States numbered highways. Only two routes were completed between 1982 and 2010—one running through North Carolina and Virginia, and another that spans from Illinois to Virginia, running through Kentucky.  The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials—AASHTO—established a task force in 2003 in charge of expansion for the USBRS.  Similar to the US Highways, even-numbered routes run east-west and odd-numbered routes are north-south.  The routes that are planned to run through California include Routes 50, 66, 70, 85, 87, 90 and 95. According to TriplePundit.com, more cyclists than ever have been out, making the demand for the USBRS extremely high.  According to Adventure Cycling, “The goal of the U.S. Bicycle Route System is to…
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Drunk Driver Hits Group of 100 Cyclists

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to MSNBC.com, a tragic bicycle accident in Los Angeles has left 11 cyclists with various injuries.  A suspected drunken driver struck a pack of 100 cyclists who were enjoying an organized midnight ride. The accident occurred just before 2 a.m. on June 16 approximately 8 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.  According to some of the cyclists, she merged across the road and plowed into their group.  Some say she appeared to be on her cell phone.  Police suspect the driver was intoxicated and traveling at speeds up to 60 mph at the time of the bicycle accident. “We were all just chilling right here,” one of the cyclists told RMG News.  “She merges in and takes everybody out.” One of the cyclists was caught under the car and dragged.  11 bicyclists total were taken to the hospital.  Police have not released the driver’s name, but told reporters she…
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