Elderly Man Killed in Riverside Bike Accident

Riverside Bicycle Accident

This afternoon a 68-year-old man on a bicycle was struck and fatally injured on Central Avenue in Riverside.  According to news reports, the man was traveling east on Central near the Olivewood Cemetery when the accident occurred.  The vehicle striking the cyclist was traveling the same direction at the time of the impact.  For some reason, the victim may have swerved into the left travel lane just before the collision occurred.

The Cause of the Accident

According to the news report, the bicyclist was traveling in the left lane when he was hit by a car also heading east on Central.  It is unknown why the rider was not closer to the right hand curb.  In general, bicyclist should ride their bikes on the right hand side of the road, but there are a number of exceptions.  It is unknown whether the victim in this Riverside accident had a good reason for traveling in the left lane, but that determination will affect whether the driver may be held liable for the accident.  Additionally, since this was a daytime accident, it will be important to look at the sight-distance variables to determine whether the driver should have been able to see the rider in time to avoid an impact.  If the driver could see the bike rider for more than about 1 1/2 seconds prior to the collision, the driver may well be at least partially, if not entirely, responsible for this fatal accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, contacting an experienced injury attorney may be the best way to determine whether you are entitled to compensation for any injuries or damages suffered.