Murrieta, CA – Bicyclist Hit, Hospitalized In Wreck Near I-15
Murrieta, CA (March 10, 2019) – A collision left a victim in critical condition on Wednesday night, March 6, around 8:40 p.m., on Murrieta Hot Springs Road at Interstate 15.
When police arrived at the accident, a 44-year-old man was at the scene with grave injuries. The man was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a car.
The bicyclist was moving east in the westbound lane of Murrieta Hot Springs and the accident occurred with a car that was traveling westbound. The cause of the crash is still being investigated and it is not clear if the driver stayed at the scene.
The bicyclist was taken to Inland Valley hospital, where he was in critical condition as of Thursday, March 7th.
If anyone has any information on the crash, they are asked to call the Murrieta police department.
We are sorry to hear that the victim is suffering from these grave injuries and we extend our hope that the injured cyclist makes a full and fast recovery.
Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents in California
Negotiating your way through busy streets on a bicycle can be dangerous. Other than a helmet, you have no protection in the event of being struck by a motor vehicle. About 50,000 bicyclists a year in the United States are treated for crash injuries every year and more than 700 of them die.
Unfortunately, California bicycle accidents almost always involve injury after a cyclist was struck by a motor vehicle because they do not have enough protection to keep them safe from harm. Drivers also are not always paying attention to bicyclists on the road. Some drivers do end up fleeing the scene after hitting a bicyclist because they are afraid of the consequences of their actions, especially if they were being negligent.
At Brady Law Group, we have helped injured bicyclists win their personal injury lawsuits after being harmed by negligent drivers. We fight passionately for the rights of our clients because we do not believe it is fair for them to be financially liable for damages they were not responsible for causing. 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.
