Several reports indicate that an accident that happened on the Highway 101 has resulted in a fatality. The California Highway Patrol has indicated that a bicyclist was involved in the accident that was reported around 12:58 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. According to the authorities, the cyclist was involved in the fatal accident that had emergency crews attempting to revive the victim. The southbound lanes of the road north of Big Lagoon were blocked as a result of the accident. The (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, bicycle riders will soon be able to purchase horns that honk like cars, which could help them to stay safe while sharing the road with larger vehicles. The device is known as Loud Bicycle, which is a car horn for bikes. The developer came up with the idea after a close friend was involved in an accident that may have been prevented if his bicycle riding friend had warned the vehicle turning left of his (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of articles recently published, authorities are working on making roads safer not only for drivers and pedestrians but also for bicycle riders. The reports show that in Mountain View, police officials along city officials will be launching an operation known as T.R.A.F.F.I.C., which will be targeting projects to make roads safer. Authorities will be looking into all 357 collisions that have been reported in the region since September of 2007 to identify exactly what can be (read more)
Read MoreCyclists and drivers must be able to be mutually respectful while on the road, safety advocates urge. According to recent articles, the number of accidents associated to bicycles and automobiles continues to go up. To address this issue and keep cyclists safe, safety advocates and traffic authorities have been urging drivers to remember they must give riders room at all times. Passing by a cyclist could also be dangerous since driving too closely could result in a loss of balance, (read more)
Read MoreAccording to local news agencies, a man was involved in a fatal accident that happened Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol is now investigating the accident. News agencies indicated that the bicyclist was hit by a vehicle while traveling on the southbound lanes of Watt Avenue. Troopers say that the bicyclist had fallen after hitting a median. The driver was incapable of swerving in time because he didn’t notice the bicyclist until it was too late. The accident resulted in (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, a bicycle that is made entirely of cardboard soon will be seen being used by more cyclists across the country and all due to the fact that, riding a recycled bicycle is much more environmentally friendly than driving a car. The new invention, according to its creator, has the capacity of changing the transportation habits of many cities famous for their congested roads. Reports also show that, making bicycles affordable could also help the poorest (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have reported that the CHP is investigating an accident that happened in Stockton. According to the reports, a bicyclist didn’t stop or attempted to stop but couldn’t do so fast enough when a big rig made a right turn off the Highway 99. Troopers who responded to the scene say that the bicyclist went under the truck as a result of the accident. The man was declared dead at the scene of the accident. At this moment, (read more)
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Aug
2012
Boy Scout Injured In Bicycle Accident
Several news agencies have revealed in recent articles that a Boy Scout was injured as a result of an accident that happened on Highway 101 in Fortuna. The official accident report revealed that the boy was riding his bicycle with a group of Boy Scouts as part of a tour of the Pacific Highway when the 12-year-old tried to cross the Main Street off-ramp. According to the California Highway Patrol, the boy rode his bike in front of a bus (read more)
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Aug
2012
CHP Investigates Modesto Hit-And-Run Crash
Several news sources have reported that the California Highway Patrol is looking for the motorist who was responsible for an accident that happened near Modesto last Tuesday. According to the articles, the driver reportedly hit a bicyclist on the eastbound lanes of the Beckwith Road. Troopers claimed that the vehicle hit the bicycle’s rear tire, which caused him to fall from his bike. The rider suffered moderate injuries and is now recovering from his wounds. The driver, according to the (read more)
Read MoreSeveral news outlets have reported that in Glendale, California, officials are starting to work with local schools to make the roads and sidewalks safer for pedestrians and bikers alike. According to the news, about 40 percent of the trips Americans take daily add up to less than 2 miles from their homes. Commuters who prefer to ride bicycles instead of driving a car add up to only 2 percent of all those who only have to travel 2 miles everyday. (read more)
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