Sacramento, CA — On the evening of Friday, December 13, 2024, a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and hospitalized in South Sacramento, according to FOX40.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident occurred around 7:30 PM near 46th Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Emergency responders arriving at the scene discovered the bicyclist, who had been seriously injured in the crash. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Further details have not yet been made available regarding the vehicle that struck the motorcycle nor the identities of those involved. Authorities have not yet indicated whether drugs or alcohol are believed to have played a role in this crash.
The investigation into the causes of the collision is ongoing.
Duty of Care Toward Bicyclists
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards bicyclists, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for bicyclists with whom they share the road and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those injured in a bicycle accident, filing a Personal Injury claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills and other related damages.
Should the at-fault driver avoid legal consequences, compensation might still be available through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage. Consulting with a personal injury attorney can help determine the best options in such cases.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
