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ORANGE COUNTY - A woman is hospitalized after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in Costa Mesa. According to the Orange County Register, the woman was struck by a Porsche 944 while she was attempting to cross Newport Boulevard at Industrial Way at about 1:11 a.m. Saturday. The female pedestrian, whose name was not released, suffered major head injuries after the accident and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. No other information was given regarding what caused this collision or whether the driver was cited.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Liability

If authorities conclude that the accident on February 18th was due driver negligence, the victim or the family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek an Orange County personal injury lawyer. A skill attorney who has handled numerous pedestrian accidents, can help the victim protect her legal rights and hold the responsible party liable for her injuries. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages in this horrible pedestrian accident.

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A 43-year-old Santa Ana man tragically died Thursday morning after his bicycle collided with a Chevy stake bed truck in Corona Del Mar, the Daily Pilot reported. The fatal July 15th Orange County bicycle accident occurred on Spyglass Hill Road, at about 7:47 a.m., at Harbor Ridge Road. The Orange County Sheriff's Department identified the victim as Michael Nine, 43, of Santa Ana. Nine was rushed to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, where he died at about 8:40 a.m.

It is very sad to hear of this accident. Please keep Michael Nine's family and close friends in your prayers during this surely very difficult time. Cyclists in the community are understandably upset about this crash, as this accident occurred almost a year to the date of a fatal crash on Ridge Park Road that led to the establishment of a city task force on cycling safety.

Cause of the Fatal Bicycle Accident

The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Police said it was not evident if the truck struck the bicyclist or the bicyclist collided with the truck. However, the Corona Del Mar Today reported that a gardening truck pulled in front of Mike Nine, causing him to swerve and crash. Anyone with information about this accident is asked to contact Newport Police investigator Todd Bush at (949) 644-3746.

Bicycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

Understanding the causes of bicycle accidents and the liability concerns that arise from them requires unique perspective. While this crash is under investigation, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact an experienced bicycle accident attorney. While many personal injury attorneys claim to handle bicycle accidents, an attorney who is also a cyclist may be a huge benefit in this situation. A skilled lawyer who specializes in cycling accident injury and wrongful death claims and understands the dynamics of sharing the road with negligent motorists can help the family protect their legal rights and hold whoever is responsible for this fatal accident fully accountable for the wrongful death that occurred as a result of it.

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A lawsuit was filed earlier this month against the city of Newport Beach, alleging that the city of Newport Beach was negligent in the death of 43-year-old Darryl Benefiel. Benefiel died after he was struck by a Honda Accord on July 23 at the intersection of Ridge Park Road and Tesoro. He suffered massive head trauma and died at the scene of the crash. The suit seeks damages for funeral and burial expenses, legal fees and other damages.

In the wrongful death suit, Darryl's mother, Karen Benefiel, claims that the road was poorly designed without street signs. The suit also names the driver and owner of the vehicle that struck Benefiel. The city has denied liability for this accident, although bicycle safety has been a topic of concern in Newport Beach in the past few months. In response to the death of Darryl Benefiel, the city has put together a new task force on cycling safety.

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