SANTA BARBARA - KEYT News reported a bicyclist and a pedestrian were both taken to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara Wednesday morning after the bicyclist struck the pedestrian. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on February 9th in the 100 block of Coast Village Road, in front of Bank of America. According to police, the pedestrian stepped into the bike lane in order to get to her parked vehicle. The bicyclist was travelling around 20 to 25 miles per hour when the collision occurred. The woman suffered a head laceration and a laceration to her hip. The cyclist suffered a number of cuts and bruises.
Bicycle vs. Pedestrian Personal Injury Liability
If a cyclist fails to pay attention or otherwise violates vehicle laws and that violation is found to be the cause or a contributing factor of an accident or collision with a pedestrian, then a bicycle rider may be responsible for an accident. Based on the limited facts provided, it is unclear what happened here. After an accident like this one, the injured parties would be well-advised to speak with an experienced California personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable accident lawyer can review the law enforcements report and applicable laws, and advise the injured parties of their legal rights to recover compensation for their injuries.
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