Fremont, CA (July 16, 2021) – A teenage boy who was in critical condition after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Fremont on Sunday evening, July 4, has since died of his injuries, police said.
Officers with the Fremont Police Department responded to the scene of the accident around 9:30 p.m. Dispatchers received reports of a collision between a vehicle and bicyclist at Hansen Avenue and Dutra Way and said that a 15-year-old boy was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries by ambulance. He remained there in critical condition until this week when the teen’s family notified the police of his passing. His identity has not been released.
The vehicle’s driver, a 23-year-old Fremont man, stopped and cooperated with investigators. Police do not believe impairment was a factor in the collision but asked that anyone with information contact Traffic Investigator Jacob Shannon.
The investigation is ongoing at this time, and it's unclear if charges are pending.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.
According to reports released by the California Department of Transportation, data show that deadly bike injuries are on the rise throughout the state. In fact, more than 60% of fatal bicycle crashes were caused by distracted drivers hitting cyclists, even when riders used bike lanes or the sidewalk to observe traffic regulations. Furthermore, cyclists are particularly vulnerable to serious injury or death after a bike crash. Due to the fact that bicyclists do not have the protection of passenger vehicles, riders may be subject to more severe consequences as a result of an accident.
These serious bike accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are an unfortunately common part of life in California, particularly in busy metro locations like the Bay Area. When multiple victims are injured in an accident, they may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical pain, and expensive hospital bills. Occasionally, as a result of these incidents, victims succumb to their injuries, leaving their grieving families to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties as a result of another driver's negligence.
But the victims and their families affected by these wrecks can seek help from a California wrongful death attorney. A skilled attorney in California can help victims seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve after suffering in an accident that occurred through no fault of their own.
Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office strives to help victims and their families in their time of need. At Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco, our team can help you collect the maximum amount of compensation available for your injuries and losses. Victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on medical treatment, especially if their injuries resulted from an accident caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party.
Our California injury lawyers at Halavanau will gladly review the facts of your case and tailor our advice to match the specific needs of your case. We have years of experience when it comes to fighting for victims and their families. If you've been involved in a crash caused by the negligent actions of another driver, contact our accident attorneys in San Francisco today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com to schedule your consultation.
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Disclaimers: The purpose of this accident news post is to bring awareness to drivers in and around the Bay area about what they should do if they are involved in an injury accident. We hope that readers will use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being involved in a serious accident. This news post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be considered medical or legal advice. Make sure to talk to a qualified personal injury lawyer if you have been injured in an accident through no fault of your own. The picture used in this post is not from this accident scene.
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