South Lake Tahoe, CA: Woman, 39, Seriously Injured in Bicycle Accident on Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Woman Critically Hurt in Lake Tahoe Bicycle Crash on Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, California (June 3, 2019) – A 39-year-old woman from Auburn was critically hurt in a car crash in South Lake Tahoe Sunday evening.
The bicycle crash occurred at around 5:53 p.m. June 2, on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in front of the Grocery Outlet Store.
The accident happened when a woman riding a small electric bicycle in a westerly direction on the sidewalk lost control and fall onto the roadway where she was hit by a car.
The crash resulted in significant injuries to the bicyclist. An off-duty nurse from Barton Health, who was driving by, stopped and offered first aid treatment to the victim until emergency personnel arrived. The patient was after that taken to Barton Hospital for further treatment.
The driver of the involved car stopped after the crash and cooperated with the police investigation.
The authorities affirmed that drugs or alcohol were not factors during the time of the accident.
Meanwhile, the crash remains under an active investigation.
Our team at Pacific Attorney Group hopes that the person injured in this crash will recover from their injuries soon.
It is crucial for riders of motorcycles and bicycles to always wear full protective gear whenever they are traveling. They should also be extra careful to ensure their safety and those of other road users.
When motorcyclists and bicyclists are involved in accidents, most of them sustain major injuries which may result in incapacitation.
If you or your loved one sustained injuries in a traffic accident, seek legal help from Pacific Attorney Group.
Our attorneys have over 70 years of experience in handling personal injury lawsuits.
Call us today at 1-800-358-9617 for a free consultation and a police report on the accident.
