The Napa Valley Register reported a 61-year-old Napa man suffered a broken ankle after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle on First Street Monday afternoon. The accident was reported at the intersection of First Street and Freeway Drive at 2:55 p.m. According to news reports, the cyclist, David Mitchell, 61, collided with a Toyota Prius driven by Andrew Healy, 40, of Napa. Healy was driving westbound on First Street and Mitchell was riding northbound on Freeway Drive. Mitchell was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center. According to the Napa Valley Register, the incident remains under investigation by Napa Police. Fault has not yet been determined.
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
Bicycle accidents have unique legal issues. If police determine that the driver of the Prius caused the Napa car accident, the victim may be entitled to financial compensation for his injuries, including medical care expenses and lost earnings as a result of the accident, as well as pain and suffering. After an accident such as this one, where the cause of the collision is unclear, the injured victim or his family would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable northern California bicycle accident lawyer about the accident and the victim's legal rights and options resulting from the incident.
Sources: Napa Valley Register
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