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.

Cyclist Assaults Motorist Following Collision

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicycle accident on October 1 in Oregon lead to an assault on the driver of a vehicle that struck a cyclist, according to The Southern Oregon Mail Tribune. 20-year-old Ryan Pridemore was riding his bicycle with 19-year-old Chelsea Logue as his passenger when 20-year-old Ryan Burton’s car struck them.  After the collision, Logue fell to the ground, suffering minor injuries that were treated at Providence Medford Medical Center.  After the accident, Pridemore assaulted Burton, punching him several times in the face, according to police reports.  Pridemore was issued a citation for violating bicycle safety laws by having a passenger on his bike. Police say that the cyclist failed to stop at an intersection and that the vehicle was already passing through the intersection.  Normally, cyclists have the same responsibilities as drivers, including stopping at red lights and stop signs. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego personal injury attorney.

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79-Year-Old Man Killed in Bicycle Accident

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A 79-year-old man died in a bicycle accident in Escondido on September 27, according to the North County Times.  The victim, Jerzy Nowak, suffered fatal injuries after he fell off his bicycle. Witnesses saw him fall around 7:30 p.m.  No other bicycles, vehicles or pedestrians appeared to be involved, according to Escondido Police Lt. Tom Albergo.  He was taken to the Palomar Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.  He was not wearing a bicycle helmet and did not have a light on his bicycle. Cycling is a sport and activity that is healthy and can be enjoyed by people well into their twilight years.  It is a great way to stay active.  However, all cyclists should exercise the utmost care, especially when riding at dusk and at night. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle accident attorney.

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Two Cyclists Killed In Two Weeks In Small Texas Town

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

For the second time in a week, a cyclist died in a car accident in Bellmead, Texas.  Eulogio Castaneda died in the early morning of September 27.  He was struck by a car and pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the vehicle was hospitalized with minor injuries. The week before, a hit-and-run driver struck 14-year-old Jourdon Moore on his bicycle. Police later arrested a 14-year-old girl in connection with the hit-and-run and charged her with manslaughter after receiving an anonymous tip. In order to prevent accidents, it is important for motorists to share the road with cyclists and for cyclists to follow bicycle safety laws. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle accident attorney.

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