SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A 60-year-old man suffered serious injures after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in the city of San Bernardino, The Press-Enterprise reports. The collision occurred before 5:30 a.m. Monday, when the bicyclist was hit by car while he was attempting to cross Waterman Avenue at 3rd Street.
After the collision, the bicyclist, whose name was not available, was taken to Loma Linda Hospital via ambulance for further treatment. The driver involved in this terrible accident - 28-year-old Benito Bustos-Gonzalez of Fontana - was reported to be driving without a license. Police did not specify whether he was arrested or cited.
UPDATE: According to The Press-Enterprise, the bicyclist involved in this horrific collision was identified as Bernard F. Culverson of San Bernardino. And at about 3:41 a.m. Tuesday, January 11th, Culverson was reported to have died due to his injuries.
Injury Liability for San Bernardino Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can occur anywhere on the road, but often happen at intersections. Bicyclists who are struck by vehicles can sustain severe injuries, which include head and brain injuries, fractures, lacerations, and/or other life-changing injuries.
Therefore, in an incident such as this one, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to a San Bernardino personal injury lawyer. An attorney who has handled a vast number of bicycle accidents including cases that involved a driver operating a vehicle without a license, can advise the victim of his legal rights, and decide the best course action to recover compensation for his injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this January 9th bicycle collision.
Sources: The Press-Enterprise
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