One bicyclist critically injured in a car accident in Watsonville
According to Patch.com, on Tuesday morning around 5:05 am, a car collision occurred on Lee Road north of West Beach Street in Watsonville, leaving one bicyclist critically injured.
The 30-year-old driver struck a 45-year-old bicyclist from behind while it was still dark before sunrise, police said.
The 45-year-old bicyclist was taken by helicopter to a hospital and was listed in critical condition as of Tuesday morning according to police.
The name of the victim was not mentioned in the article, pending the notification of next-of-kin.
As mentioned in the article, the driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with police. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected as factors in the collision.
The Watsonville police traffic division is investigating this incident and are looking for witnesses to the collision. Further details will be updated as they are available.
When you’re injured you have a right to recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and injury costs. Whenever you are injured due to another’s negligence one of the first things you should do is hire an attorney as soon as you are able to. Contact an attorney from The May Firm today at 1-844-MAYFIRM for a free consultation and let us help you get your life back to where it was before any accident took place.
