Young Boy Injured in Bicycle Crash on Hillcrest Road and Memorial Drive [Hollister, CA]

Injuries Reported in Hollister Bicycle Accident on Hillcrest Road and Memorial Drive

 
HOLLISTER, CA (October 2, 2022) – Friday morning, a young boy suffered injuries in a bicycle crash on Hillcrest Road and Memorial Drive.
 
The incident occurred at around 8:00 a.m. on Hillcrest Road and Memorial Drive.
 
According to reports, as the boy rode his bike on his way to school, a vehicle struck him and left him with minor injuries.
 
Moreover, responders took the boy to the hospital.
 
Also, officers said that the student failed to wear a helmet.
 
Furthermore, the authorities reminded everyone to use helmets when riding a bike. The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute stated that “helmets reduce the likelihood of severe brain, head and neck injury for bicyclists by 20%. Non-helmeted riders are 14 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than riders wearing helmets.”
 
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
 

What’s Next after Hollister 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 Hillcrest Road and Memorial Drive 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.

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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.