Davenport Beach, CA – Bicyclist Killed In Crash On Hwy 1 Just South of Davenport Rd.

Davenport Beach, CA (May 25, 2019) – A bicyclist was hit by a car on May 23^rd at about 9:40 p.m. causing a fatality for the bike rider.

California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of this fatal accident which occurred Thursday night near Davenport Beach in unincorporated Santa Cruz County.

The bicyclist was a 66-year-old man from Santa Cruz, who was traveling southbound along State Highway 1 south of Davenport Road when he was hit by a Toyota Prius. The bicyclist was ejected into the northbound lane and then hit by two cars.

Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid the bicyclist. Sadly, the man, whose name was not released, died at the scene.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim who passed away as a result of this fatal accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Pedestrian And Bicyclist Fatalities In California

In 2017 5,977 pedestrians and 783 bicyclists were killed in accidents with motor vehicles in the United States. These vulnerable parties are a growing share of total US traffic fatalities: in 2003, pedestrians and bicyclists were 12.6 percent of total traffic fatalities, and in 2017 they were 18.2 percent of fatalities. These fatalities enlarged by 31 percent in a ten-year period. As well, during that same time frame, total traffic fatalities lessened by 0.8 percent.

The bulk of pedestrian fatalities (73 percent) and bicyclist fatalities (58 percent) happen at non-intersections. Lighting conditions are also a huge factor: Three-quarters of pedestrian fatalities and 45 percent of bicyclist happen in dimly lit areas. Time of day also plays a role and the hours from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. have more pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities than any other times of the day.

Were you or a family member injured or passed away due to a bicycle accident? You may be entitled to financial recompense. To review your case contact a bicycle accident attorney.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or passed away due to an accident involving a bicycle, seek the help of an attorney with solid experience. Brady Law Group can help you deal with the legal pitfalls of this situation and help you handle claims with insurance companies. We offer experienced bicycle accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please contact us today 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.