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.

Ohio Teenage Cyclist Injured After Being Struck By Car

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to WKRC CBS News 12 in Cincinnati, a teenager on a bicycle was struck by a car on August 28 and had to be airlifted to the hospital.  According to police reports, the girl was struck by a car at around 8 pm on the Sunday night. Her name was not released, but reports identified the victim in the bicycle accident as a 15-year-old girl.  Authorities did not comment on her condition other than to say she was alert and responsive.  Officials said that the driver did stop and call 911 after the accident, but did not release further details.  No citations have been issued at this time. By all accounts this appears to be a tragic accident—comments on the news page indicate that the driver is a reverend who was very shaken up by this incident.  However, everyone needs to take all measures to prevent these car-bicycle collisions…
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Memorial Service Held For Teacher Killed In Bicycle Accident

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A memorial service held for a California man killed in a bicycle accident was attended by about 1,000 people in Fresno on August, 27.  Scott Nelson, a 41-year-old high school teacher was killed the week before when he crashed his bicycle into a teenage pedestrian, according to the Visalia times-Delta. Nelson also coached the high school football team where he was a teacher.  Students, as well as friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of the man who was beloved in the community. “He was more than a coach to me,” said Eric Morin, a former Mt. Whitney football player.  “He had a gift for helping young people.” Nelson was also an avid cyclist who friends described as a safe rider. “There’s a cyclist code that you have to learn when you start out on a bike and Scott was always willing to give me a tip or two,”…
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Portland Judge Hit By Car While Cycling

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

According to KGW News Channel 8 in Portland, a Multnomah County judge was injured in a bicycle accident on the early morning of August 25.  She was reportedly struck by a car on her morning ride, according to police reports. The victim—Judge Kathleen Dailey—was riding on Terwilliger Boulevard when she was struck while making a left turn.  She was taken to a nearby hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car was identified as 45-year-old Cynthia Farrell, and she was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device.  It was not determined whether or not Dailey was wearing a helmet. While this appears to be accidental, it likely was preventable.  Had the driver been alert and obeying bicycle safety laws this could have been avoided. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle accident attorney.

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