A boy was struck and killed earlier this month after colliding with a flatbed truck, according to Palo Alto police.
The boy and the truck were both headed east on California avenue around 7:45pm, the boy riding his bike on the sideway, when the truck made a right turn onto El Camino Real, colliding with the boy who was then crossing the road.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the truck, a man in his 60’s, stayed at the scene and has been cooperating with police. He was not arrested or cited, and the…
As a bicyclist, of course you encounter dangerous situations on the road daily. We cyclists all know that the roads are full of distracted and negligent drivers and that the urban infrastructure is often inadequate to prevent bicycle accidents, particularly in a congested place like San Francisco. That’s why it’s important as California cyclists, we stay aware of some of the most common dangers on the road, the situations that can be particularly hazardous, and how we can avoid bicycle crashes when we encounter them. Let’s look at two common dangerous situations, the “left cross” and “right hook”, and refresh…
As the days get longer and the temperature gets warmer, many of us look to alternative modes of transportation such as biking to work, walking to the train, or just enjoying a casual walk or ride on the weekends. I personally have been avoiding the gym although I have always done my best to wipe down machines before and after I touched them. Although we can never fully protect ourselves, with the recent uptick in cases around the Bay Area, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) has released the following information regarding COVID-19 so you can stay informed…
Attorney Claude Wyle discusses a case where a motorcycle shop was held liable for a motorcycle accident that resulted in the loss of his client’s leg. Mr. Wyle explains how their experts examined the motorcycle and determined that two nuts on the steering were only hand tightened, which could cause the steering to be loose. The deposition of the mechanic who signed off on the assembly check revealed the motorcycle shop forged his name and that it was assembled elsewhere. Mr. Wyle was able to obtain a settlement that ensured his client was properly compensated.
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