75-Year-Old Pacifica Man Critically Injured in Pacifica Bicycle Accident on Highway 1 near Westport Avenue

Pacifica, California (January 24, 2019) – 75-year-old Pacifica man was severely injured in a bicycle crash on Thursday afternoon in Pacifica, according to a California Highway Patrol dispatch.

The collision happened a while before 2:12 p.m. on January 23, on northbound Highway 1, south of Westport Avenue.

As per the report, the man was struck by a vehicle for unknown reasons.

Responding emergency crews found the man lying unconscious in the roadway. The male rider was transported to a trauma center with severe injuries. The patient was listed in a critical condition.

Officials confirmed that the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officials. Several other motorists reportedly stopped to assist the patient and provided statements to the authorities.

An investigation is underway. Any person with details concerning this crash is urged to contact Pacifica Police Department at (650) 738-7314.

“Far too many bicycle accidents are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, bicyclists 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 is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.