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.

Injured In A Scripps Ranch Bicycle Accident?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Scripps Ranch is a suburb in northeastern San Diego, named after settler E.W. Scripps who settled the region just south of Poway. Scripps Ranch is a scenic community that offers approximately 1,200 acres for fishermen, hikers, motorcyclists and bicyclists looking to enjoy sunny Southern California. Scripps Ranch is a perfect getaway for cyclists, offering trails through its parks and plenty of roads and neighborhoods to explore. Scripps Ranch holds an annual Fourth of July Run & Ride, which offers rides and runs for cyclists and runners of all levels of intensity and experience, including a 50-mile bike ride. Scripps Ranch is generally considered to be a safe community, but it is not free from bicycle accidents. Some of the roads through Scripps Ranch have marked bicycle lanes, but not all of them. Safety experts recommend that cyclists always ride defensively. Never assume that motorists can see you. Equip your bicycle…
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Cyclist Killed In Collision In Carlsbad

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

A cyclist in Carlsbad was killed on May 2 when a motorist struck him as he was riding, according to Carlsbad Patch. Eric Ringdahl, 45, was riding northbound with one other cyclist on El Camino Real when he was hit by a car from behind. Ringdahl was wearing a helmet but still suffered head trauma, according to the Carlsbad Fire Department. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Both Ringdahl and the other cyclist were riding in a marked bike lane. Ringdahl leaves behind a wife and two young children. According to police reports, the driver of the vehicle involved fell asleep behind the wheel after working a night shift as a nurse. No charges have been filed against the driver. A white ghost bike has been placed at the scene of the bicycle accident to commemorate Ringdahl and warn other motorists and cyclists of the ever-present danger that comes…
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Injured In A Poway Bicycle Accident?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Poway is a suburb in San Diego County that was an unincorporated district until 1980. Poway offers scenic mountain views of the Twin Peaks in Southern California and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists. If you are looking to get some fresh air and relax, Poway might be a good choice. The city is home to more than 4,700 acres of open space and 55+ miles of trails in its 25 parks. Poway is accommodating to street cyclists as well as mountain bikers. Trails winding through the mountains and woods of Aubrey Park, the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, Old Poway Park, Starridge Park and Lake Poway offer cyclists a change of pace from streets and typical bike paths. Espola Road is a scenic route that many cyclists enjoy to ride along, although it can become congested with heavy vehicle traffic. Poway is home to the annual Nick…
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