Los Angeles, CA: Bicyclist Hit by Car on Downey Road
Los Angeles, California (March 8, 2018): The California Highway Patrol is overseeing an investigation into a collision between a bike and an SUV in Los Angeles just after 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, March 6, 2018. Only limited details about the incident have been made available while the investigation remains active.
Officials believe the bicyclist was struck by a silver-colored spots utility vehicle at the intersection of Downey Road and Whittier Boulevard. Reports did not indicate whether the driver of the vehicle remained on the scene to speak with authorities. Emergency response crews were dispatched to the scene to assist the bicyclist, but no updates on the victim’s condition have been provided and the severity of the injuries involved is unknown.
The Los Angeles Injury Group would like to extend our sympathies and offer our prayers for recovery to the victim. Even under the best case scenario, the aftermath of a bicycle collision with a motor vehicle can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially taxing. It can be hard not to feel overwhelmed, but it is important for victims to know that they may be entitled to relief under the personal injury laws of their state.
If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a bicycle crash with a motor vehicle, California law may give you the right to recover monetary compensation for your pain, loss, and expenses. The Los Angeles Injury Group believes victims deserve nothing less than the full justice they are due under the law. To speak with one of our trusted and experienced bicycle crash attorneys about your case, call us at 310-954-7248 and schedule your free consultation today.
