Costa Mesa, CA – 24-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured by Police Car

Costa Mesa, CA (January 13, 2019) On the evening of January 11^th, a bicycle accident happened on Fairview Road, just north of Adams Avenue. According to the reports, a police car struck the 24-year-old bicyclist at around 11:18 p.m.

When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they treated the bicyclist as best they could before transporting him to a trauma center. The rider’s identity and the extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.

The accident is currently under investigation.

We hope the bicyclist fully recovers from all injuries.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Bicycle Accidents in California

According to recent studies, the top three causes of bicycle accidents include inattentive driving or riding, high rate of speed, and intersection or lane-merging. Although bicycles aren’t considered vehicles, all bicyclists must still abide by the rules of the road, which means they deserve the same respect as other motorists. Negligence usually ends up causing bicyclists to sustain serious or even fatal injuries.

Investigators are currently investigating to determine was caused the police car to strike the bicyclist. They’re checking who had the right of way, whether the roads were poorly lit, whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash, if speed was a factor, and more. Once they conclude their findings, it’s possible that the bicyclist could file a personal injury lawsuit with the help of a California personal injury lawyer.

At Brady Law Group, we have experienced attorneys at our firm who have helped plenty of injured bicyclists obtain winning verdicts after suing negligent parties for damages and losses. If you or someone you know was injured in a bicycle accident, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.

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.