Bicyclist’s Death in Ventura Raises Concerns about Bicycle Safety in the Area – Learn About the Rights and Options of Victims of Bicycle Accidents in Ventura Under California Personal Injury Laws
A bicyclist was killed in a car accident in Ventura at the end of February and the accident has some Ventura bicyclists on edge about the dangers of bicycle riding on Ventura roads, and wondering what protections injured bicycle riders have under California personal injury laws. According to local news reports, on February 22, a 66-year-old man was killed while he was riding his bicycle on Pacific Coast Highway near Sycamore Canyon Road. Investigators with the California Highway Patrol indicated that the fatal bicycle accident occurred at around 11:15 a.m.
California Highway Patrol officers arrived at the scene of the fatal bicycle accident to find a “male bicyclist that was ‘down’ in the middle of the roadway.” They also found a gold 2007 Mazda 3 model car that they believe collided with the bicyclist. The California Highway Patrol released the following details about the fatal bicycle accident, “Throughout the investigation, it was determined that the Mazda was traveling on SR-1 northbound at the approximate speed of 55 mph, and the bicyclist was riding northbound on the right shoulder ahead of the Mazda. For unknown reasons, the bicyclist abruptly turned into the northbound lane of SR-1, directly into the path of the Mazda, and a crash occurred.” The California Highway Patrol also added that investigators believe that the bicycle rider was thrown from his bicycle into the roadway as a result of the collision, and he sustained “significant injuries.” The bicyclist was declared dead at the scene of the accident. The driver and passenger that were riding in the Mazda 3 were not injured. The accident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed as of the date of the most recent reports, and there has been no indication that drugs or alcohol played a part.
Bicyclists Injured by Negligent Drivers Have Rights Under California Personal Injury Laws
Although the most recent reports detailing the terrible accident that killed the 66-year-old man in Ventura do not indicate that there was negligence involved on the part of the Mazda driver, it is important for Ventura bicyclists and their families to know their rights under California personal injury laws, in the unfortunate event that a bicycle accident occurs due to the negligence of another driver or party. Under California personal injury laws, victims of serious bicycle accidents in Ventura may file a claim for compensation in court. In addition, certain family members of victims of fatal bicycle accidents caused by negligent drivers may be entitled to compensation under California wrongful death laws. To determine whether you may be entitled to money compensation for your bicycle accident injuries in Ventura, it is best to speak with an experienced Ventura bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible about your case.
If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a bicycle accident in Ventura, contact the experienced Ventura bicycle accident lawyers at Zavala Law, PC. Contact Zavala Law, PC today and speak to a lawyer about your case now.
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cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/66-year-old-bicyclist-dies-in-crash-on-pacific-coast-highway-in-ventura-county/
