Startling Bicycle Accident on 3500 State Street Injures 1 [Santa Barbara, CA]

Injuries Reported in Santa Barbara Bicycle Crash on 3500 State Street

SANTA BARBARA, CA (August 29, 2024) – Wednesday morning, a startling bicycle accident on 3500 State Street injured 1 person.

Reports said that the incident happened just after 8:00 a.m. in the 3500 block of State Street.

When the Santa Barbara City firefighters and a ground ambulance responded, they determined that a bicyclist and a pickup truck were both traveling westbound on State Street when the two crashed.

The bicyclist was trapped beneath the wheel of the truck, necessitating extrication.

Firefighters employed jacks to raise the truck and free the male cyclist, who suffered moderate injuries. He was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by ground ambulance.

The pickup truck driver was unharmed. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

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What’s Next after Startling Bicycle Accident on 3500 State 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.