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Boy Critically Injured in Bicycle Collision with Vehicle

According to TahoeBonanza.com, a 12-year-old boy from Kings Beach was injured in a tragic collision with a vehicle while he was riding his bike.  The bicycle accident occurred on Bear Street in Kings Beach shortly after noon.  The boy rode onto Highway 28 and was struck by a vehicle, according to California Highway Patrol Trooper Tom Andrade. “He was ejected off of the bicycle and suffered some major injuries,” said Andrade.  “Available information shows he is still in pretty serious condition.” The boy—whose name was not released—was taken to Tahoe Forest Hospital before being airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.  Witness reports said the boy did not stop for traffic and was traveling at a high speed.  No arrests or citations were issued. This accident serves as an example of how young riders need to learn the basics of bicycle safety, especially when they are riding alongside roadways….
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15-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bicycle Accident

According to the Belmont-Ca.Patch.com, a 15-year-old boy was killed in a tragic bicycle accident on July 22 after being hit by a car.  The boy was identified as Kijana Crossley by the San Mateo County Coroner’s office. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. on the 100 block of Palmetto Avenue in Pacifica.  Responding police officers attempted CPR on the boy before he was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Crossley—who is a student at Oceana High School—may have been at fault in the accident according to preliminary reports.  Captain Dave Bertini noted that Crossley was not wearing a helmet and may have swerved in front of the car. “It was a tragic accident,” Bertini said. Accidents are unavoidable sometimes.  It is sad to think that such a young person can be killed in an accident that not only may have been avoidable, but if…
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