Drunk Driving Results in Mesa Bicycle Accident
As Mesa bicycle accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a bicyclist who was hit and injured by a driver in Mesa on the night of December 5. The bicycle accident happened near Diamond and Higley, according to news reports from Fox 10. The driver fled the scene after hitting the bicyclist, but a witness followed the car to a nearby parking lot where police took over. The injured bicyclist was taken to a nearby hospital with a clavicle fracture, dislocation, and several lacerations. We wish the bicyclist a quick recovery.
Causes of This Mesa Bicycle Accident
Police believe that the driver of the vehicle, a 52-year-old woman, was impaired by both alcohol and marijuana, although blood tests are still pending. According to reports, the driver passed another vehicle in the right-turn-only lane when she hit the bicyclist. Witnesses say she was driving erratically. The bicyclist, on the other hand, appeared to be obeying all traffic and safety laws, including riding in the correct lane, wearing a helmet, and using operable lights.
Mesa Bicycle Accident Statistics
According to the official website for the city of Mesa, Mesaaz.gov, there were 212 bicycle accidents in 2008 and 231 in 2007. Thankfully, there were no fatal bicycle accidents in 2008. The average age of bicyclists involved in an Arizona bicycle accident was 30 years old and nearly 76 percent of those involved were males. Most bicycle accidents also occurred on weekdays during the hour of 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Alcohol was a factor in 4.7 percent of all Mesa bicycle accidents.
How a Mesa Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
As personal injury attorneys, we know that bicyclists are often seriously injured or even killed when they are involved in a collision with a car. All Mesa bicycle accident victims deserve the best possible medical care, as well as the best legal team to fight for coverage for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. The Husband and Wife Law Team have obtained large settlements for their clients and have handled bicycle accident cases for years. Contact us at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. today for a free consultation: (480) 389-2463.
