Sacramento, CA – Bicyclist Injured After Being Hit By Car Near Bus Station on Richards Blvd

Sacramento, CA (April 14, 2019) – A car struck a bicyclist on Friday night across the street from a Greyhound bus station, and the biker came away with significant injuries.

The motorist was traveling on Richards Boulevard westbound at around 8:16 p.m. when the bicyclist crossed against the light in front of the vehicle.

The vehicle was traveling the speed limit but had no time to stop. Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid the injured drivers.  The injured parties were transported to local hospitals for treatment and further evaluation.

We would like to send healing thoughts to the injured parties of this accident. We hope they are able to make a full recovery.

Cyclists And Intersections

Accidents between cyclists and motorized vehicles can and do happen. And while intersections represent a comparatively small part of a cyclist’s travel route, they are where a cyclist is most vulnerable to getting hit by a car. Only 11% of bicycle accidents take place with a collision with a car; but of these accidents, 45% take place in intersections.

Intersections pose a risk for many reasons. Cars sometimes misjudge the speed of a bike, or they may not expect bikes to be on the road so they aren’t watching. Even if cars are aware that there are bikes on the road, they sometimes just don’t see them.

Cyclists should take extra precautions:

• Increase visibility with front and rear lamps, reflective or brightly colored clothing
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Ride defensively
• Educate yourself on emergency maneuvers to avoid collisions.

It is frustrating and scary to be in a cycling crash. If you have been in a bicycle accident, you should contact a bicycle lawyer who has experience. Everyone has the right to travel safely – especially on your bicycle.

At Brady Law Group, we help injured cyclists prove negligence and gain reimbursement for all damages and losses caused by negligent parties. We know how painful, inconvenient, and life-shifting bicycle injuries can be, which is why we work tirelessly until we have done everything we can to help our clients win their lawsuits. If you or someone you know was involved in a bicycle accident, call us now at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.