2 People Injured in Bicycle Crash on University Avenue and Grant Street [Berkeley, CA]

Injuries Reported in Berkeley Bicycle Accident on University Avenue and Grant Street

 
BERKELEY, CA (August 1, 2022) – Sunday afternoon, two people sustained injuries in a bicycle crash on University Avenue and Grant Street.
 
Officers confirmed that the crash occurred just after 1:00 p.m. on eastbound University Avenue, east of Grant Street.
 
The incident occurred when a driver of a silver Mercedes-Benz GL 450 SUV crashed with a bicyclist. According to reports, the cyclist was involved in a group bike ride through Berkeley.
 
Officers revealed that a 69-year-old man from Pinole drove an SUV. Then, it turned over on its side during the collision. Afterward, the crash briefly trapped the driver but he managed to extricate himself.
 
Meanwhile, the officers described the cyclist as a 27-year-old man from Suisun City.
 

More Details on the Crash

 
Then, responders took one of the injured men to Highland Hospital, the regional trauma center. Also, they transported the other to Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley.
 
Moreover, officers noted that the patients sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Their injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening, police said.
 
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
 
Furthermore, they do not believe that drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.
 

What’s Next after Berkeley Bicycle Accident

 
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 incidents similar to the crash on University Avenue and Grant Street, 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 an automobile 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.

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If you or a family member suffered similarly in a bicycle accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. With us, you can be assured your case will be taken care of. Our 40 years of experience in the legal field is proof that we know what it takes to win your case. Moreover, our attorneys and experienced professional legal team deal with cases including bicycle accidents. Above all, we believe you deserve the best legal representation and proper compensation for your pain and suffering. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation.