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CHP Looking For Suspect In Fatal Compton Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to the DailyBreeze.com, the California Highway Patrol is asking for help from the public in their search for a suspect who hit a 50-year-old man near Compton in a fatal hit-and-run bicycle accident.  The accident occurred on August 23 shortly after 9 p.m. The suspect was driving a black BMW and never even stopped, according to CHP Officer Patrick Kimball.  According to reports, the cyclist was crossing the street at the intersection of Redondo Beach Boulevard and Avalon Boulevard.  The victim, whose name is being withheld until his family can be reached, was thrown off of his bike and pronounced dead at the scene.  Investigators have not been able to tell who had the green light. Regardless of the circumstances of any bicycle accident, there is never an excuse to leave the scene.  The suspect will likely be apprehended.  Had he not left the scene, he may have not…
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Arrest Made In Fatal Bicycle Accident

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

The investigation of a fatal bicycle accident on June 15 has turned up an interesting lead. According to the Bay City News Service, and Alameda County deputy probation officer was arrested on misdemeanor vehicular homicide charges on August 19. The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Eunique Wesley, and she is scheduled to appear in court on September 23. Wesley was driving east on Fairmont Drive near San Leandro when she veered into the cyclist—56-year-old Timothy Bucher—who hit his head on the windshield of Wesley’s Honda Civic. Bucher suffered massive head trauma even though he was wearing a helmet, according to police records.  He was taken to Eden Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Wesley was driving at approximately 35 mph. Dave Campbell is the program director for the East Bay Bicycle Coalition. He claims that his group is working with the county to get bike lanes installed where the accident happened. “It’s a wide…
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California City Spending $2.7 Million To Improve Pedestrian And Cyclists Safety

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

San Carlos in California is planning to spend $2.7 million to extend safety measures to bicyclists and pedestrians, according to MercuryNews.com. The project is focusing on the city’s east side and will widen and add sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street lamps, parking spaces and trees with planters. “It will improve the physical look of the neighborhood and make it easier for everyone to get around, whether bicyclists, pedestrians or vehicular traffic,” City Planning Manager Deborah Nelson said. Some local restaurants were concerned about losing parking spots for patrons and the project, which has been dubbed the “East Side Connect Project,” could hurt their business. “The challenge is to meet everyone’s needs,” Nelson said. This is certainly a step in the right direction and will improve the entire community.  Bicycle lanes and proper lighting can prevent a bicycle accident and quite possibly even save lives. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego personal injury…
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