61-Year-Old Man Killed in San Bernardino Bicycle Crash on Baseline Street near Valencia Avenue

San Bernardino, California (March 21, 2020) – Authorities are investigating the accident involving a 61-year-old San Bernardino man riding a bicycle and a San Bernardino police patrol car in San Bernardino Thursday evening.

The bicyclist was heading westbound on Baseline Street just east of Valencia Avenue at around 5:00 p.m. March 19, when he made a left turn onto Valencia Avenue and the patrol vehicle hit him.

The rider, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was declared deceased at the scene of the collision.

The officer operating the patrol vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Neither alcohol nor speed was suspected factors in the crash.

Authorities said it was rainy at the time of the accident. The San Bernardino Police Department asked anyone who witnessed the crash to call them at 909-384-5792.

“Far too many bicycle collisions are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, motorcyclists are the ones who tend to suffer the vast majority of injuries”, according to Arin Khodaverdian, Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group. Under California’s rule of comparative negligence, a victim may be able to collect compensation for injuries and other damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.

Mr. Khodaverdian encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222