Bicyclist Injured in Accident on Highway 246 [Santa Ynez Valley, CA]

Santa Ynez Valley, CA (December 17, 2023) – A bicyclist was injured following an accident on Highway 246 Saturday noon.

The bicycle accident happened in the 2600 block of Mission Drive in front of Hotel Ynez in Solvang.

The accident report noted that the victim incurred moderate to major. 

Police and medics immediately responded to the scene.

Following Traffic Rules Makes Our Journey Safe

As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

If the road is winding to the right, for example, look as far into the turn as possible. This will improve your safety and make your turns smoother.

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Injury in Bicycle Accident on Highway 246

Even though state laws prohibit cell phone use when driving, upwards of 80% of traffic accidents are a result of distracted drivers.

Moreover, the consequences of a serious accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts cleared by an expert.

Therefore, it is important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision like the bicycle accident on Highway 246.

Furthermore, here are the things that we need to do in case of an accident:

• Before anything else, if you sustained injuries seek medical attention,
• Next, get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
• Then, collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved.
• Also, do not forget documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
• Afterward, file a police report or incident report by calling 911.
• Finally, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.

Ultimately, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852 if you or a loved one sustained injuries in a traffic accident.

Furthermore, our legal team would be very glad to assist you with your legal concerns. Aside from calling us, you may also reach us through our live chat agents any time of the day, and any day of the week.