Malibu Truck Versus Bike Accident Kills Cyclist
A cyclist was tragically killed when an Oxnard man hit him with his truck and left the scene of the accident on the Pacific Coast Highway, according to a published report on LA Times online. The man also struck the cyclist’s 14-year-old son, who was also on the bicycle.
After the accident, the man allegedly ditched his truck about a mile south of the incident. He was found a short distance away and arrested, still displaying symptoms of alcohol intoxication, authorities said.
The father and son bicycle riders were driving on the shoulder of the 34000 block of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu when they were struck. The son, who survived the crash, was taken to UCLA Medical Center and was in stable condition with numerous broken bones.
Truck accidents in Los Angeles like these are a common occurrence on our local highways. Our city streets are some of the most overcrowded and well traversed in the nation. With so many pedestrians, autos, trucks, and bicycles in such close proximity, accidents are bound to occur. When you add driving under the influence of alcohol to the mix, the likelihood of accidents resulting in death or injury increases exponentially.
If you or someone you care for has suffered injuries as a result of a Los Angeles truck accident, the Los Angeles 18-wheeler accident lawyers at Ellis Law Corporation may be able to help you. The circumstances of each truck accident are unique, but their team of knowledgeable and experienced Los Angeles truck accident attorneys may be able to help you receive compensation for your injuries or loss.
