AMADOR COUNTY - A bicyclist was taken to Sutter Amador Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Irish Town Road, the Ledger-Dispatch reported. The accident was reported shortly after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2011, near Highway 88. According to news reports, a 67-year-old Pioneer woman was driving a 2009 Chevy on Irish Town Road when she attempted a "slow" u-turn and pulled into the path of a bicyclist from Stockton. The cyclist was transported the hospital with undisclosed injuries.
Cause of the Irish Town Road Bicycle Accident
The cause of this Amador County bicycle accident remains under investigation. Based on the information provided in news accounts, it appears that the driver of the car may be responsible for this collision. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a), "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."
Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
If the CHP investigation confirms that the driver of the Chevrolet failed to yield to the right-of-way of the cyclist, the injured victim may be entitled to recover damages in a personal injury claim. Compensation may include medical care and treatment expenses, lost wages or earnings, and pain and suffering. While this car vs. bicycle accident remains under investigation, the injured victim may benefit in speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable northern California bicycle accident lawyer. Following an accident such as this one, a personal injury attorney who understands the unique legal issues of right-of-way violation accidents can help the injured victim protect their legal rights to recover maximum compensation.
Sources: Ledger-Dispatch
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