Bicyclist injury accident: Help police find the hit-and-run driver

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Bicyclist injury accident: Help police find the hit-and-run driver

via San Diego Accident Blog by webdev on 12/23/10

Police in the Los Angeles area are turning to the public to help find a hit-and-run motorist. The offender collided with a bicyclist Wednesday, Dec. 14, seriously injuring the traveler, and then fleeted the scene, according to ABC News. The bicycle accident occurred in Tustin, California, just south of Los Angeles.
The bicyclist was traveling ordinarily when he was struck by a red 2010 Ford Mustang. The vehicle is reported to be a rental car, with license number 6LLX505. The motorist was described as a male driver who allegedly caused the bicycle accident and then fled the scene of the crime.
Southern Californians who have tips in connection to the suspected offender are urged to contact LA police.

How to stay safe as a bicyclist

Staying safe on the roads is just as important for bicyclists as it is for drivers. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 2 percent of all 2009 traffic accidents involved a bicycle, and over 51,000 bicyclists were injured in 2010. That's a staggering increase in bicycle injuries, up sharply from 43,000 in 2007.
Use these helpful tips to prevent a bicyclist accident in San Diego.

Tips for the driver

• Look for oncoming cyclists when making turns.
• Look for oncoming cyclists when opening your door toward the street.
• Don't honk your horn at bicyclists if you don't really need too—this can startle the bicyclist.
• Don't follow the bicyclist too closely. Give them plenty of room ahead.
• Be aware of bicyclists turning in any lane.

Tips for the bicyclist

• Invest in common sense gear like a bike headlight, reflective badges, and a horn or bell.
• Slow down if you think a driver can't see you. This is especially important for dusk or evening travel and can help prevent car accidents.
• Avoid traveling at night, if you can.
• Don't ride on the sidewalk. Consider using the bike lane since this is the safest area to travel using a bike.
• Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, not against it.

If you have been injured as a bicyclist in San Diego, call our law offices for a free review of your case. We are bicycle accident attorneys that can help you receive compensation if you've been hurt in an accident.
Bicyclist injury accident: Help police find the hit-and-run driver is a post from: Personal Injury Accident Blog

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