Quincy, CA – Child on Bicycle Injured in Accident with Vehicle on Main Street

Quincy, CA (August 10, 2018) – The California Highway Patrol provided a report about a child on a bicycle who was struck by a vehicle Friday morning on Main Street in Quincy. The collision that transpired at the intersection of Main Street with Crescent Street and Court Street was reported to have taken place at approximately 10:50 a.m.

The child who was reported to possibly be a teen was in a crosswalk, according to the report released by the CHP. Statements pertaining to the accident said that a person who was driving a white Subaru Outback struck the juvenile bicyclist from behind. The front of the Subaru was reported to have struck the back wheel of the bicycle.

The driver of the Subaru stopped their vehicle and continued to call for an ambulance immediately following the accident. Emergency crews arrived promptly to render aid to the victim who was reported to have sustained injuries that were classified as minor. The child required medical attention and a relatively small knee injury was confirmed, however, it was stated as to whether or not there were any other injuries.

No further information was provided in the report concerning the events that caused the driver to strike the victim. Neither of the parties involved was identified at the time, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

We sincerely wish for the injured victims’ full recovery from all injuries as we extend our compassion to them.

California Bicycle Accident

Authorities investigating this collision will be looking at all factors involving the behavior of the driver, particularly because the child was in a crosswalk at the time of the accident. California law urges drivers to yield to all pedestrians and cyclists, and this will certainly be considered before the investigation is complete. Depending on the results, there may very well be grounds for a personal injury claim available to the victim.

We at Brady Law Group are here for you with our passion for holding negligent drivers and liable for the pain and devastation they cause. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident or other collision that was not your fault, please call us at (866) 211-2562 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 for all those involved in the accident.