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Anaheim Bicyclist Struck by Semi-Truck

By Renee Nordstrand on October 9, 2009

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/truck-bicyclist-alexander-2598159-kraemer-ramp

An unidentified Anaheim biker was struck and pinned underneath the front bumper of a semi-truck early this morning, the Orange County Register reports.

The incident occurred at Kraemer Boulevard and the 91 freeway off-ramp, according to police.  As the bicyclist approached the eastbound off-ramp of the 91 freeway, the semi-truck turned right onto Kraemer, striking the biker.  The biker was taken to UCI Medical Center after suffering serious injuries.

The incident occurred just one day after a trial began in the Huntington Beach case of a 14 year old boy who was struck and killed by a motorist while riding his bicycle.  In this case, the defendant faces felony charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated and driving under the influence and causing bodily injury.  The defense counsel has argued that the defendant suffered a seizure at the time of the accident and could not control his vehicle as it struck the young bicyclist.

In 2007, there were 124 bikers killed and 10,590 bikers injured in collisions in California, according to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of a vehicle to bicycle accident, veteran personal injury attorneys can help you recover compensation for you medical bills as well as pain and suffering.  We understand the trauma and difficulty of going through a bicycle accident, and will provide the kind of experience and resources that make a difference.