Santa Barbara, CA – Bicyclist Seriously Hurt in Crash on Gibraltar Road
Santa Barbara, CA (August 5, 2018) – A bicyclist suffered serious injuries after colliding with a car on Saturday in Santa Barbara. The crash took place just after 5:00 pm. Officials say the bicyclist was riding in the 2900 block of Gibraltar Road. There, he collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle.
The bicyclist suffered serious injuries in the collision. A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene as the bicyclist was airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with serious injuries. The bicyclist is identified only as a man in his 50s. The other driver was not identified.
Police have not said what caused this collision to occur. The accident remains under further investigation by the California Highway Patrol. No charges have been issued at this time.
Los Angeles Bicycle Accident
We certainly hope that the bicyclist has a quick recovery from his injuries. Bicyclists are out and about all across California, especially in major cities and on college campuses. It is very common to encounter bicyclists wherever you travel throughout our state.
Bicyclists are an especially vulnerable group because they have no protection if they are struck by a vehicle. Although it is unclear exactly how this crash occurred, it appears as though the bicyclist was hit head-on. Police will conduct a through investigation to determine how the incident occurred. If the driver was negligent in causing the crash, the bicyclist will have a legal claim for personal injury.
Motorists should always be observant and follow all traffic safety laws when encountering a bicyclist. This means yielding the right of way, giving the bicyclist room to maneuver and not making any unsafe movements such as sudden passing or leaving your lane of travel to go around the bicycle.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Los Angeles bicycle accident, contact us today. At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we help innocent bicycle accident victims recover for their injuries. We offer free consultations and are waiting to hear from you.
