Bicycle Rider Injured In Concord Hit-And-Run Collision By The Intersection of Concord Blvd and Farm Bureau Rd
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA (January 4, 2022) – A 57-year-old bicyclist was injured in a Concord hit-and-run collision near the intersection of Concord Blvd and Farm Bureau Rd.
Concord police officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:25 p.m. on December 21. A bicyclist was heading down the road when he was hit by a Toyota Tundra extended cab pickup truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
Liability For Concord Hit-And-Run Car Accidents
Bicycles have become more common as the price of gas has increased. But this has also lead to a sharp increase in the number of bicycle accidents. According to the CDC, “Bicycle trips make up only 1% of all trips in the United States. However, bicyclists account for over 2% of people who die in a crash involving a motor vehicle on our nation’s roads.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a hit-and-run collision including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
Under California law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as those in vehicles. Drivers must reduce their speed to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or bicyclist in the roadway. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A bicycle accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Hit-And-Run Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the bicyclist injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information should reach out to police. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
