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Vehicle Hits Two Children on Bicycles

July 6, 2012 | Filed under: Blog

As the Bakersfield community near Price Street grows, so does the need for stop signs. Most recently, two children who were riding their bicycles in the community were hit by a vehicle that was driving down the neighborhood. Residents have been complaining about damages to their vehicles because of the lack of stop signs around the town.

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According to California Highway Patrol two children were riding their bicycles together when they were involved in an accident with an incoming pickup truck.

Authorities received a phone call regarding the accident and responded at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. They drove to Price Street near South Union Avenue in the southeast area of Bakersfield.

Emergency officials arrived with the authorities and searched the victims for injuries. The children were hospitalized for injuries that ranged from minor to moderate.

The intersection where the accident happened is sans a stop sign according to the officers.

Residents are constantly complaining to the city at the fact that there are not enough stop signs in the neighborhood, and to them that is a big problem.

Frank Sopko a resident of the community says that there are a lot of people don’t know how to drive in the neighborhood. There are a lot of stop signs that need to be put up. He also says that “In the last year, two of my trucks have been hit.”

Unfortunately the city is not responding as fast at the neighborhood would like them to according to the KGET. Per Sopko the county has been contacted to put up stop signs at nearby intersections but they have told him it may take a few weeks.

When a person is on a bicycle, child or adult, it is important to wear a helmet and be well aware of the surroundings. There could be lurking dangers such as oncoming vehicles, potholes or other pedestrians or cyclists.

In a place that is lacking stop signs because the city has not gotten around to putting them up, it is important that you look after your own safety. A bicycle accident could have a profoundly severe outcome.

If you find that you or your children were in a bicycle accident do not hesitate to contact our bicycle injury lawyers at The Consumers Law Group. Many of us ride bicycles and know what it is like to be overlooked by a motorist and possibly be injured. We will provide you with the appropriate Bakersfield injury lawyer who will assist you with your case. Don’t forget to contact us if you get into an accident and don’t forget to stay safe.

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