Tahoe City, CA- Teenager Hits and Injures Bicyclist on Hwy 28

Tahoe City, CA (June 20, 2019)- According to the California Highway Patrol, a bicyclist was severely injured on Tuesday when a 16-year-old driver hit him on Highway 28 near Old Mill Road.

The crash happened at approximately 7:40 am when a Subaru driver hit the bicyclist. According to the teenager Subaru driver, the sun may have been in his eyes, causing him to not see the bicyclist.

The bicyclist was taken by air ambulance to Renown Regional Medical Center with major injuries.

Immediately following the crash, the driver called 911. He cooperated with authorities, who do not believe he was under the influence at the time of the crash. No charges were filed.

The intersection was closed briefly so that authorities could begin an investigation into the crash.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.  We hope for a full recovery.

When Bicycle Crashes Happen in California

The California Highway Patrol states that, from 2003-2015, 1,753 bicyclists were killed on the road. This is an unfortunately high number considering the environmental and health benefits of bicycling. Many people enjoy bicyclist as a relaxing hobby. Many others, however, use their bicycles as their main form of transportation, commuting to work and home via bicycle every day.

The attorneys at the Brady Law Group understand how frightening it is to be injured in a bicycle accident. If you’ve been injured in this type of crash, you deserve the support of an experienced bicycle accident attorney. Call us at 866-478-6483 to talk about your options for obtaining the compensation you deserve.

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.