Bicyclist Hospitalized after Crash on Carrillo Street near Chino Street [Santa Barbara, CA]

1 Injured in Santa Barbara Bicycle Accident on Carrillo Street near Chino Street

 
SANTA BARBARA, CA (January 21, 2021) – Thursday night, a bicyclist suffered injuries in a crash on Carrillo Street near Chino Street.
 
The Santa Barbara Police and Fire came to the scene at about 6:50 p.m.
 
When the officers arrived, they located an injured man in the middle of Carrillo Street near Chino Street.
 
Then, responders transported the bicyclist to Cottage Hospital for treatment. The authorities expect him to recover.
 
Meanwhile, the police added that he was conscious and can talk when they located him.
 
According to reports, the man was biking north across Carrillo Street when a vehicle traveling up the hill hit him.
 
Moreover, the authorities do not suspect that the crash was a criminal incident. Moreover, the bicyclist was possibly hit at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour. This goes to show that the vehicle traveled within the speed limit for that area.
 
Also, the authorities do not believe that alcohol played a role.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities advised motorists to use alternate routes because of the road closures.
 
Also, the authorities shut down Carrillo Street at Vista Del Pueblo and San Andres Street for around 20 minutes during an investigation.
 
The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions. If you are a bicyclist or a driver, pay close attention to those around you. Also, always keep a considerable distance from others just in case harm is near.
 

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Next Steps To Take After Bicycle Accident on Carrillo Street near Chino Street

 
Thousands of people across California suffer injuries in traffic collisions every year. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident.
 
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 driven by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, an attorney practicing for over 40 years.
 
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