1 Person Injured in Startling Bicycle Crash on Center Street and Mariposa Avenue [El Segundo, CA]

Injuries Reported in El Segundo Bicycle Accident on Center Street and Mariposa Avenue

EL SEGUNDO, CA (August 6, 2024) – Sunday afternoon, a person suffered injuries in a startling bicycle crash on Center Street and Mariposa Avenue.

The incident occurred at around 3:00 p.m. on Center Street and Mariposa Avenue.

While El Segundo police managed the crash scene, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department gang and narcotics team were investigating the area. The investigation began around 1:35 p.m. when a deputy attempted to pull over a suspect for an unspecified reason. Instead of stopping, the suspect rammed the deputy’s car and fled.

As they searched the area, deputies discovered a bicyclist in need of first aid. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The suspect’s car was found nearby, but the driver had fled the scene. El Segundo police will assist in the hit-and-run investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Los Angeles Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477 to submit an anonymous tip.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Startling Bicycle Crash on Center Street and Mariposa Avenue

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.

To avoid any involvement in serious accidents, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.

“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.