Channing Christy Struck and Seriously Hurt by Truck on Highway 116 in Cotati

Cotati, California (February 7, 2020) – 24-year-old Channing Christy of Ukiah has been identified as the male bicyclist who was struck and seriously injured by a big rig in Cotati on Wednesday night, the California Highway Patrol reported.

According to a local news source, the major injury crash happened at about 7:55 p.m. on February 5, along Highway 116.

As per the CHP report, Christy was riding his bicycle eastbound in the outside lane about a quarter-mile west of Stony Point Road when a Safeway truck operated by 55-year-old David Zarate of Stockton struck him from behind. Due to the impact of the collision, Channing Christy was ejected from his bike.

Zarate told detectives that he did not see Christy at the time of the collision.

Christy, who was wearing a helmet, sustained major injuries in the crash. He was hospitalized at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where he was listed in stable condition

The cyclist’s bike was equipped with a flashing red tail light that was activated at the time of the accident.

Neither drugs nor alcohol were suspected factors in the accident. An investigation into the crash is underway.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin 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.