UPDATE: Sacramento, CA – Tab Sinatra Jones Killed in Bicycle Accident on Elder Creek Road

Sacramento, CA (April 29, 2019) On the night of April 23^rd, a fatal bicycle accident occurred at the intersection of Elder Creek Road and Stockton Boulevard. A vehicle crashed with a bicyclist at the intersection at approximately 8:40 p.m.

When an ambulance arrived at the scene, they found the bicyclist lying in the roadway seriously injured. They immediately took him to the closest hospital for treatment of major injuries. Sadly, despite efforts from medical professionals, the injured bicyclist did not survive. He has been identified as 61-year-old Tab Sinatra Jones.

Fortunately, the driver who collided with Jones stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.

We send our sincerest condolences to the family of Tab Sinatra Jones.

Bicycle Accidents in California

Unfortunately, in 2012, approximately 123 bicyclists were killed on California roads, making California the state with the most bicycle fatalities in the country at the time. Bicycle accidents are usually caused by distracted driving. When drivers are talking with other passengers, sight-seeing, looking at their cell phones, eating, and more, they risk accidentally striking bicyclists. Because bicycles are smaller and not as stable as motor vehicles, it’s very easy for a bicyclist to sustain serious injuries in the event of a collision. Although bicycles are not considered vehicles, the same rules of the road apply to them, which means drivers should respect them as if they were vehicles.

At Brady Law Group, we have experienced wrongful death attorneys who have helped families win lawsuits against drivers who struck their loved ones on the road. We know how to effectively pursue all responsible parties until fair compensation is paid to our clients. If you lost a loved one in a bicycle accident, call our office today at 866-478-6483 for a free consultation.

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.