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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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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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Cyclists Identified After Fatal Accident

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

The victim of a fatal bicycle accident who died on September 25 in Solano County was identified as 57-year-old Robert White, according to the Vallejo Times-Herald.  His bicycle was rear-ended as he was riding just east of Vacaville on Highway 113. He was struck from behind by a Hyundai Tiburon, driven by 21-year-old Taylor Boe of Orange, according to Sgt. Jason Hekker of the California Highway Patrol.  White was pronounced dead at the scene.  There was  a heavy fog, and Boe claimed he was unable to pass around because of an oncoming vehicle.  Police are still investigating, but saw nothing to indicate a passing vehicle at the time.  Authorities do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the car/bike accident. If you must cycle in adverse weather conditions, use flashing lights and reflectors to make yourself as visible as possible to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.  Always follow bicycle…
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