California is one of the top states for bicycle accidents and fatalities, so it’s understandable that cyclists want to stay away from vehicles and traffic. Cyclists may not feel safe riding on the street, especially when traffic is fast-moving and bike lanes are narrow.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (September 25, 2021) — A woman in her thirties died after she crashed her electric bicycle, with two children aboard, while riding on San Juan Creek Trail.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has fueled many trends, from baking bread to rolling skating. One fad that has taken to the streets is bikes. More people are seen traveling on two wheels—motorcycles, electric bikes, or traditional bicycles—as a way of transportation or exercise. Since the pandemic hit, there has been a surge in bike sales and bike shops across the county are even facing supply shortages.
One of the most common causes of bicycle accidents is the right hook which happens when a car making a right turn collides into a bicyclist on its right in the process of making its turn. These accidents generally cause more serious injuries to bicyclists, who do not have the same protections as motorists.
Southern California has recently seen a lot more bicyclists on the road. However, it’s been noticed that these bicyclists are traveling at higher speeds than usual. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, there has been a surge in Electric Bike sales. E-Bikes are just like regular bicycles, except with the addition of battery-powered assistance. As the recent trend to purchase E-Bikes continues, it is important that owners and riders become familiar with the laws regulating these bikes and the types of accidents and injuries involved.
All things we love about the weather warming up and summer approaching – longer days, social gatherings, bike rides – are the very same things that make it the most accident-prone time of the year. Below is a list of some of the most common summertime accidents. Swimming Pool Injuries There’s no better way to […]
