Bicycle

Child Hospitalized After Bicycle Incident with Vehicle in Vista Suburb

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Vista, CA — A tragic incident occurred in Vista on the afternoon of December 30, when a 4-year-old was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle. The young child, who was riding a bicycle at the time, was hit around 2:30 p.m. on Via Felicidad near Anza Avenue. Authorities from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of the accident. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver of the car might not have seen the child in time to avoid the collision. The impact of the hit left the child with serious … Read more

Court Overturns Verdict in Bicycle Accident Insurance Case, Questions Charges as Customary and Reasonable

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Detroit, Mich. — In a recent decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals, a bid by Rhonda Fountain to secure personal protection insurance (PIP) benefits for knee injuries sustained in a bicycle accident was partially overturned. The court ruled that Fountain failed to prove the reasonableness of the rates charged for her medical services, a necessary criterion under Michigan’s no-fault insurance act. Fountain, who was struck by a vehicle while cycling on Telegraph Road near 8 Mile Road, received an initial diagnosis of a fractured left knee on the day of the accident. She sought … Read more

Tragic Bicycle Accident Claims Life of Andrea Vallebueno in San Carlos

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San Carlos, CA — A tragic bicycle crash in San Carlos has claimed the life of Andrea Vallebueno, who was fatally injured on Holly Street close to Highway 101, local authorities reported. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. last Saturday. Vallebueno, whose age and residence details remained undisclosed, was pronounced dead at the scene. The area, known for its bustling traffic, especially during weekend hours, has raised concerns among local residents about road safety for cyclists. Responding officers and paramedics arrived promptly after receiving emergency calls, but despite … Read more

Study Reveals Bicycle Rolling-Stop Laws Promote Safety, Not Risky Riding

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Salem, Oregon – A contentious topic among road safety advocates and cyclists might be seeing some resolution. Recent research has actively debunked the idea that so-called ‘Idaho stop’ laws, which allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs under certain conditions, lead to more accidents or unlawful behavior. This finding could potentially reshape traffic laws and cycling habits in urban spaces across the United States. The Idaho stop law, first implemented in Idaho in 1982, permits bicyclists to slow down and check for safety before proceeding through a stop sign without making a full … Read more