Stallion Springs, CA – Fatal Bicycle Accident at Kern County Intersection
Stallion Springs, CA (January 30, 2019) – Police reported that 35-year-old Janine Marie Westberg was killed after a hit-and-run accident that took place at an intersection in Stallion Springs. The accident took place on Monday evening at the intersection of Comanche Point and Jacks Hill Road.
At the time, Westberg had been riding her bicycle traveling south on Jacks Hill Road when she entered into the intersection. While there, she was suddenly struck by a Ford F-250 that was heading east. The impact was so forceful that she was flung from her bicycle onto the ground.
Medical teams were called to the scene, where they found that Westberg was lying in the street with serious injuries. Paramedics attempted to save her life but were unable to do so. She was sadly pronounced dead.
The driver of the Ford was not injured. Investigators continue to take a closer look at the accident at this time.
We would like to take a moment to reach out and extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Janine Marie Westberg, whose life was taken too soon in this accident. We hope that you will be able to move forward with comfort and peace.
Bicycle Accidents in California
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collected information that, in 2015 alone, upwards of 818 bicyclists lost their lives in horrific accidents on our roadways. This means that, according to this data, an average of two people will lose their lives every day in accidents that take place between cyclists and vehicle drivers. If you have lost somebody close to you in one of these accidents, you might be shocked by what happened so unexpectedly, as nobody ever expects to lose their loved one in a horrific accident. Though these accidents are preventable, they still continue to happen every day. Our bicycle accident attorneys are here for you during these difficult times.
Many people like to enjoy riding their bicycles every day, but there are risks in doing so when you’re up against the reality of motor vehicles sharing the roads with you. If a loved one has been taken too soon in one of these serious accidents, you don’t have to feel alone or overwhelmed as you handle your case. We want to ensure that your rights are being protected at this time. Contact us to find out what we can do for you at the Los Angeles Injury Group today at 310-954-7248.
