SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 44-year-old man was critically hurt after being struck by a car in Chino, The Press-Enterprise reported. The man, Francisco Donato, of Pomona, was riding his bicycle at 6 a.m. Thursday along the 13300 block of East End Avenue when he was hit by a 2001 GMC Yukon. According to Chino police, the driver, Gerardo Mendez, 18, of Pomona, was attempting to pass another vehicle before severely hitting the bicyclist. Following the incident, Donato sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton where he was listed in critical condition.
Cause of the Chino Bicycle Accident
The accident on October 27th remains under investigation by the Chino Police Department. However, based on the information provided by The Press-Enterprise and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, it is not evident if the driver's attempted lane change was unsafe and prompted the collision. Therefore, it is impossible to determine if the driver is fully responsible for the incident. Police officials investing the accident will account for all possible factors that may have contributed to the crash, such as distracted driving, the speed of the vehicle at the time of accident, negligent or reckless actions of the driver, and road conditions.
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
Following a cycling accident such as this one, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced San Bernardino bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who is an avid cyclist and understands the challenges cyclists face both on the roads and in the aftermath of an accident, can help the victim protect his legal rights to hold the driver and any other responsible parties financially liable for the damages that resulted following the collision. If the victim or his family decides to pursue a personal injury claim, the attorney can also help the cyclist recover the maximum compensation he would be entitled to for medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this Chino bicycle accident.
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