A bicyclist was struck and injured in Point Loma by a pickup driver on December 8 as he was crossing Sports Arena Boulevard.
SAN DIEGO, CA (December 8, 2022) – A 60-year-old pickup truck driver struck a bicyclist in Point Loma today.
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The 44-year-old man on the bicycle was hit about 5:45 a.m. and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the San Diego Police Department.
The man was attempting cross Sports Arena Boulevard in a crosswalk against a no-walk crossing signal when a Toyota Tacoma turned left from West Point Loma Boulevard and struck him, the SDPD reported.
The bicyclist was transported to a hospital with serious, but non- life-threatening injuries. The SDPD’s Traffic Investigation Unit was investigating the collision. Alcohol was determined not to be a factor in the crash.
[via CNS]
Liability In San Diego County Bicycle Accidents
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting bicyclists and other pedestrians. According to California Vehicle Code 21200, “A person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this division, including, but not limited to, provisions concerning driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, and by Division 10.” There are number of common causes of motorcycle accidents including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
- Prescription drug use
- Inclement weather
The family of any victim that died in a car accident may be able to seek justice through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is extremely important that evidence is properly preserved and protected after an accident. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating the Bicyclist Injured in Point Loma
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the bicyclist who was injured in this Point Loma collision. Any person that may have seen what happened should reach out to police as they continue their investigation. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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