Injuries Reported in Crippling Bicycle Crash near Guerneville Road and Herbert Street [Santa Rosa, CA]

Bicyclist Hurt in Santa Rosa Traffic Accident near Guerneville Road and Herbert Street

SANTA ROSA, CA (December 5, 2024) – Wednesday morning, a crippling bicycle crash near Guerneville Road led to injuries.

The incident happened at around 7:35 a.m. near Guerneville Road and Herbert Street.

Police report that a blue Chevy Astro van struck a bicyclist in the westbound lanes of Guerneville Road. 

Santa Rosa PD and fire personnel arrived at the scene to find the bicyclist lying in the road in front of the van. He was breathing and was quickly transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Preliminary findings suggest the van was traveling west in the number two lane with a green light when the bicyclist, heading east, entered the roadway into oncoming traffic. Despite the driver’s attempt to stop, a collision occurred.

Investigators have ruled out speed and driver impairment as factors. The reason the bicyclist entered the roadway remains unclear.

The westbound lanes of Guerneville Road at Herbert Street were closed for several hours but have since reopened. Police have not released the names of those involved.

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What’s Next after Crippling Bicycle Crash near Guerneville Road and Herbert Street

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.