Injuries Reported in Bike Party Crash on Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue [Oakland, CA]

Oakland Bicycle Accident on Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue

 
OAKLAND, CA (September 13, 2022) – Friday night, a bike party crash on Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue led to injuries.
 
The incident occurred just after 8:45 p.m. on Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue. According to reports, a driver of a car rolled right through the East Bay Bike Party.
 
As a result, at least one person suffered injuries and there were many close calls.
 
Officer Darryl Rodgers with the Oakland Police Department said in an email, “The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Communications Division received multiple calls from citizens on the evening of Friday, September 9, 2022, advising of several dozen bicyclists in the area near Alcatraz Avenue and Telegraph Avenue creating a hazard causing vehicular traffic. There were no reports of a vehicle collision with any bicyclists.”
 
As a result of the crash, two victims sustained injuries.
 
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
 

What’s Next after Oakland 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 bicycle crash on Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue, 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.

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.