Bicyclist Seriously Injured In West Long Beach Collision By The Intersection of Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (January 31, 2023) – A bicyclist was critically injured in a Long Beach car accident by Willow Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
Los Angeles County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 11:13 p.m. on January 30. A bicyclist was heading down the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
They were listed in critical condition.
Liability For Long Beach Bicycle Accidents
As the United States continued to grow and develop in the 20th century, our cities and communities were almost never designed to be accommodating for pedestrians or cyclists. Consequently, cyclists are often forced to maneuver around roads and neighborhoods which can be very dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “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.” Victims of bicycle accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting any bicyclist in the roadway. But far too often drivers are distracted, speeding or failing to maintain a safe distance with the vehicles ahead of them. Any person that is injured due to the negligent actions of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A bicycle accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Long Beach Bicycle Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the cyclist injured in this collision by Willow Street. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that city officials consider measures to make this particular intersection safer for the pedestrians and bicyclists that use it.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Long Beach bicycle accident? Our team of bicycle safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
