San Francisco Bay Area Bicycle Crash News
Keeping you informed with the latest news and articles from San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Collision Fatality
A tragic incident occurred on Cañada Road near the Filoli Estate, as a 37-year-old cyclist passed away after colliding with a car. The accident took place on April 11th and left the community in mourning. According to reports, the cyclist was traveling on Cañada Road when a car collided with them. The accident resulted in…
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Bicyclist Ethan Boyes hit and killed by a car
Ethan Boyes, a renowned cyclist known for his record-breaking performances, met with a tragic end at the age of 44. He was hit and killed by a car while riding his bike in San Francisco, which came as a shock to the cycling community and his loved ones. Boyes was an experienced cyclist who had…
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Surveillance footage reveals that drivers are deliberately “dooring” bicyclists in Oakland
Cyclist groups in Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville claim drivers are deliberately targeting their members. Some cyclists reported being hit or nearly hit, and surveillance video shows a car opening its passenger door to hit two riders. Around 14 people reported being targeted, and eight were injured, with two hospitalized. The incidents occurred during a bike…
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Bicycle Accident Injuries
Since bicyclists are the least protected during an impact with a vehicle, even a small accident can cause major injuries, if not death. Besides a helmet, there are very few options to protect bicyclists from other bodily injuries. Most of the time, bicyclists are wearing street clothes, biker shorts or bibs. They are no match…
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Creating safer streets for San Francisco bicyclists
Preventing bicycle related fatalities and accidents is a multi-pronged problem that somehow has not been easily solved. Progress to make streets safer for bicyclists is slow, whether due to funding, governmental support, public opponents, or inefficient solutions. All communities deserve safe roads and bike paths. By improving public transportation and bicycle paths, many cities throughout…
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CPSC Ancheer e-bike recall
E-bike manufacturer, Ancheer, is announcing a recall of about 22,000 electric bikes, model AM001907. The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commision state that the recall is due to the lithium-ion batteries causing spontaneous sparks, fires, or explosions. The e-bikes are sold primarily online by e-commerce sites including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Sears, Wish, Rakuten, Overstock,…
Read Moree-Scooter crash takes life of San Jose State football player
San Jose State is mourning the death of a football player who was struck and killed by a school bus while he was riding his electric scooter. The accident took place just a few blocks from the campus. Reports state that the player has been identified as Camden McWright. According to reports, McWright was on…
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Bike Safety Tips
With so many cars on the road, a bike ride is never a leisurely ride because of potential dangers. Have you ever been riding your bike in the street only to have an impatient car driver honk at you or give you little space as they try to pass? As a driver, have you ever…
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Bicyclists continue to die on unsafe San Jose streets
More than 50 people have died in San Jose as a result of traffic deaths, many of them bicyclists. The latest bicycle crash victim was struck and killed during the early morning hours on Senter Road near Story Road. The bicyclist was struck initially by a sedan, which fled the scene. A second vehicle, a…
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