A 30-year-old man suffered serious injuries Wednesday afternoon after he was hit by a car in Perris, the Southwest Riverside News Network reported. The car vs. bicycle accident happened at about 4:45 p.m. on Nuevo Blvd., west of Evans Road. According to news reports, the cyclist was riding eastbound on Nuevo Road approaching the intersection of Evans Road when, for unknown reasons he "swerved" into oncoming westbound lanes of Nuevo and was hit by a passing 1994 Honda Accord. The unidentified cyclist was taken to Riverside County Regional Center in Moreno Valley.
Cause of the Accident
The cause of the September 8th Riverside County bicycle accident is under investigation. Anyone who witnessed this accident or otherwise has information regarding this incident is requested to call Deputy Gasparini at the City of Perris Police Department at 951-210-1000. Based on the limited information in news reports, it is unclear exactly what happened.
Bicycle Accidents and Personal Injury Liability
If it is determined that this accident was not caused by the cyclist, he may be entitled to compensation for his injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages. While the cause of the accident remains under investigation, the family members of the injured cyclist would be well-advised to talk to a Riverside bicycle accident attorney about the accident and the liability issues involved. If negligence of the driver or some other party caused this accident, a skilled attorney who specializes in bicycle accidents can help the victim recover the maximum compensation he may be entitled to for his injuries.
Sources: Southwest Riverside News Network
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