Bicycle Accident

In July, a 12 year old boy was fatally injured in a San Bernardino bike accident. in this tragic situation the boy was hit by a pickup truck in an intersection. Unfortunately he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Although he was rushed to a local…

As more people take to the roads on their bicycles, more accidents with cars are inevitable. Bicyclists are at a disadvantage when they share the road with cars. Their smaller size makes them difficult to see. It also increases the risk of injury in an accident with a car. Hiring…

According to the California Highway Patrol, bicycle fatalities increased 7 percent from 2011 to 2012, the latest year for which statistics were available. Injuries went up by almost 4 percent for the same period. Most of the injuries were to those in the 45-54 and 55-64 age group. Those aged…

After the death of a 19 year-old on a Fullerton bike trail on June 5, people have called for better upgrades to improve the bike safety of riders. The young man was hit and killed by a passing car. This is not the only Fullerton bike accident that has resulted in a death. In 2012,…

A Huntington Beach bike accident on Labor Day has claimed the life of a 55-year-old local resident. Calls came into 911 at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the evening of September 1. Responding officers from the Huntington Beach Police Department found passersby trying to attend to the cyclist on the road. He was transported to…

The bicycle business in Orange County is booming, but unfortunately, so are the number of accidents. In the latest compilation of figures available, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims that in 2012, bicycle accidents accounted for 2.2 percent of all traffic fatalities. This figure has progressively risen from 2003…

While no one wants to imagine the worst while riding a bike through the lovely community of Irvine, CA, the potential for an Irvine Bike Accident always exists. Fortunately, the City of Irvine is pro-active in preventing bicycle accidents. It relies on bikeways and a program known as “The Bicycle Friendly Community℠” to make…

Hector Bike Shop in Fontana makes the experience of riding a bicycle intriguing to Fontana residents. Residents can ride their bikes to Kaiser Steel Mill or the city park if they are interested in using them recreationally. However, Fontana’s busy streets can be difficult for bicyclists to maneuver. As an…

The City of Corona held a Bike Classic safety expo on Monday. the event was organized by police officers and community leaders to provide bicyclists with information on how to ride safely. Corona residents bike ride for many reasons. Other than as a means of transportation. However, bicyclist health cannot…

Fullerton is known for being a college town. It is home to Fullerton College and California State University, Fullerton. Students in Fullerton frequently travel by bicycle to classes, the Carnegie library, Titan Stadium or to punk shows. the Fullerton Train Station, the Pacific Surfliner, and Metrolink commuter rail serve as…