Category Archives: Cycling Accidents

Information about cycling accidents in and around San Diego with emphasis on bike law and bicycle safety from an experienced cyclist and bicycle crash attorney.

CEO of Connect Injured In Bicycle Accident

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

On July 21, Duane Roth, CEO of Connect, suffered a head injury in a bicycle accident, according to the Daily Transcript. Roth, 63, is an experienced rider and was wearing a bicycle helmet, according to reports. The cause of the accident is unknown. “He was on a bicycle ride with several other people. He headed off the road and got a head injury,” said Ted Roth, Duane’s brother. Whatever caused Roth’s accident, it ended with him hitting a rock embankment near Lake Cuyamaca. The force of the impact was so great that it caused his helmet to break. Roth was taken to UCSD Medical Center by helicopter, where he underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain by removing a piece of his skull. After his surgery, Roth was placed in the ICU in a medically induced coma. “He will probably be in the ICU for four or five days,”…
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How Dangerous Is It To Ride A Bicycle In San Diego?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

In May, CBS 8 in San Diego did a story for National Ride Your Bike to Work month asking how risky it is to ride a bike in San Diego. The bike path along State Route 56 (SR-56) was the focus of the story. Cyclist Dan Valentine mentioned how he came within five minutes of being hit head on while riding on the bike path that runs parallel to SR-56 when a car came barreling through the fence. Valentine’s incident was not an isolated one. In 2011, while riding on the same path, Nick Venuto, a 40-year-old father, was killed by an out of control SUV that blew through the same freeway fence. Dan Valentine believes the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), who is responsible for the fence, needs to fortify it with a guardrail. Still, just fortifying that one area is only part of what needs to be done…
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Injured In A San Diego Bicycle Accident?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego is the second largest city in California, and its rolling mountains and gorgeous beaches and parks make it a popular destination for tourists and cyclists from all over. Popular cycling neighborhoods in San Diego include Mission Bay and Oceanside, and it is typical to see cyclists training for rides, the Olympics and Ironman competitions as well as casual cyclists enjoying beautiful Southern California. Mission Bay is a public aquatic park that is popular for residents and tourists. It is approximately 4,600 acres. Mission Bay has paved bike paths that wind around the bay, but strong ocean wind gusts can make for challenging rides for less experienced cyclists, although there are no hills. Mount Palomar is a hot spot for more advanced riders seeking a challenge. Cyclists ride 13 miles and 6,140 feet up the mountain to the Palomar Observatory, providing beautiful views of Route 76. Perhaps the best…
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