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Police are on the lookout for the driver of a white sedan who fatally struck a bicyclist and dragged his body approximately one mile. The driver made a U-turn at Van Nuys and Burbank, causing the body to become dislodged from the vehicle. The driver then continued northbound on Van Nuys Boulevard and then went… Continue reading Van Nuys Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Bicyclist
In an instant, life turned upside-down for a 14-year-old boy and his family when a hit-and-run driver in a stolen car careened into him. Los Angeles Police Department officers say that the car, a Kia sedan, was taken by four suspects from downtown Los Angeles the same day, and was fleeing from the area when… Continue reading Teenager Struggles to Recover from Hit-and-Run Injuries
The first thing to know is that, for the most part, these incidents are not accidents. In 2016, the Associated Press instructed its writers to refer to vehicle collisions as “crashes” instead of “accidents,” at least in most cases. The A-word implies that the incident was unavoidable and no one, including the tortfeasor (negligent driver),… Continue reading What You Should Know About Bicycle Accidents
According to an advocacy group, Los Angeles is the 313th-safest city for cyclists in the United States. That’s not much to write home about, but at least there are 837 cities that ranked worse. So, I love LA. To determine the rating, the group looked not only at the number of reported wrecks, but also… Continue reading Bicycle Safety in LA Gets Average Marks
A tragic < a href="https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-on-bike-killed-by-hit-and-run-driver-in-los-angeles-crosswalk/">hit-and-run accident claimed the life of a homeless man in his 50s, in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. This incident sheds light on the vulnerability of bicyclists on city streets and the challenges faced in pursuing justice for victims of such crashes. LAPD investigators added that the man was… Continue reading Hit-and-Run in West Adams: LA Driver Kills Homeless Man
A Citylab survey indicates that 30 percent of serious car accidents are unreported. Most of these collisions involve motor vehicles and pedestrians or bicyclists. Most jurisdictions only require officers to file reports if both parties are likely to file insurance claims. Since most pedestrians and low-carbon vehicle operators don’t have insurance, these incidents fall through… Continue reading How Accurate are Police Accident Reports?
Some key infrastructure changes, like set-apart designated bicycle lanes, could all but eliminate bicycle crash fatalities. But largely due to bikelash, many cities hesitate to make these changes. Vehicle operators generally do not want to share the road with bicyclists. Therefore, for the foreseeable future, bicyclists will be at risk for the serious collision injuries… Continue reading A Closer Look at Bicycle Collisions
Electric scooters and other such vehicles are not just a fad. The global e-scooter market is expected to exceed $40 billion per year by 2030. For many people, these vehicles offer the ideal combination of convenience, fresh air, and eco-friendliness. Note we did not include “safety” in that list. Generally, the force of the collision… Continue reading E-Scooter Accident Do’s and Don’ts
A 75-year-old homeless man is expected to recover after a speeding driver struck him while he was on his bicycle. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred in the 3000 block of Berkeley Avenue. Investigators are looking for a red Mini Cooper which probably has extensive damage to the front end and… Continue reading Near-Fatal Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident
Recently in Tennessee, the driver of an SUV reportedly crashed into a cyclist, then drove away. According to this video, the driver of the SUV claims that he didn’t see the cyclist, nor did he hear the collision. The cyclists (Tyler and Greg) and the SUV were on a two-lane highway, marked by double-yellow lines,… Continue reading Hit-and-Run: Driver Crashes into Cyclist then Drives Away
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