Bicycle Rider Seriously Injured In Palm Springs Collision By The Intersection of East Ramon Road and South El Cielo Road
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA (December 30, 2022) – A bicyclist was seriously injured in a Palm Springs car accident by the intersection of East Ramon Road and South El Cielo Road.
Riverside County officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:19 p.m. on Tuesday. A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle not far from the Palm Springs International Airport.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with major injuries. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Palm Springs Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. They lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked. According to the National Safety Council, “The number of preventable deaths from bicycle transportation incidents increased 16% in 2020 and have increased 44% in the last 10 years, from 873 in 2011 to 1,260 in 2020. At the same time, the number of preventable nonfatal injuries has declined 39%, from 536,412 in 2011 to 325,173 in 2020.” Drivers should take a number of steps to avoid bicyclists.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them.
- Drivers should abstain from taking substances that could impair their judgement.
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21200, bicyclists have all of the rights and responsibilities as people in motor vehicles. Drivers must slow down to avoid hitting bicyclists. Any person that is injured in a bicycle accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A bicycle accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Bicycle Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the bicyclist injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other accidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Palm Springs 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 help after an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
