Category Archives: Bicycle Accidents
Driver Cited After Injuring Pregnant Bicyclist
Date: May 22, 2012
Location: Intersection of Bertha Blvd. and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Portland
Names: Jessie Belter, Nicole Poor
A motorist has been cited after a Tuesday morning accident that left a bicyclist with a broken leg. The accident happened at the intersection of Bertha Boulevard and the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway in Southwest Portland.
Portland Police investigators told KGW.com that Nicole Poor, 33, was northbound on Bertha Blvd. just before 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. As Poor turned left onto Beaverton-Hillsdale, she struck Jessie Belter, 28, who was eastbound on Bertha and riding in a bike lane. The report also said that Belter is pregnant.
An emergency crew responded to the scene and found that Belter had sustained a broken right leg in the collision. She was transported to OHSU Hospital for treatment. Poor remained at the scene and was cooperative with police in their investigations.
Poor was cited for failure to obey a traffic device. Police say she had initially stopped for a stop sign but then failed to yield to Belter.
We would like to wish Jessie Belter a full and speedy recovery from her injuries after this frightening accident.
We hope this accident serves as a reminder to drivers to be careful around Oregon bicyclists.
When a bicyclist gets hit by car, the biker always loses – no matter who was at fault – because cars are so much heavier. As Portland bicycle accident attorneys, we understand the dangers and the consequences of getting hit by car.
In bicycle accident cases, injuries are often very severe. Even if you were wearing a helmet, make sure you are tested for traumatic brain injury – sometimes these are not immediately apparent until tests have been performed. Seek immediate medical treatment.
What You NEED to Know:
- If you have been hit by a car, you can file a claim with the auto insurance company of the person who hit you.
- The at-fault driver’s insurance should cover all your damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and even damage to your bicycle.
- Your own Personal Injury Protection (through your own auto insurance) still applies in this type of case, so use your PIP to pay bills until you settle your claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance.
- You have two years (in most cases) to file a claim.
- But in some cases, like if the driver works for the city, state, or county, you could have deadlines as soon as 180 days.
- You should not sign a release with the other insurance company until you are sure you know the extent of your injuries and damages.
- The insurance adjuster is not your friend. His job is to save his company money by paying you as little as possible.
- In most cases, it is a good idea to hire a bicycle accident attorney to protect your rights because insurance company adjusters can be tricky.
If you have more questions about the personal injury process, what to do after being hit by car, or want to speak to an attorney, call 503-222-4411 or visit www.pdxinjurylaw.com
65-Year-Old Man Hit and Killed During Reach the Beach
Date: May 19, 2012
Location: Highway 18, near Spirit Mountain Casino
Names: Steven Y. Daley, Fred M. Moore III
A 65-year-old Camas man who was participating in the Reach the Beach cycle on Saturday was killed when he was hit by a car on Highway 18. The cyclist had been diagnosed with brain cancer last year and said he went on bicycle rides because they made him feel normal again.
The accident happened at about 2:30 Saturday afternoon, when a Chevrolet Avalanche being driven by Fred Moore III, 24, of Battle Ground, Washington, veered to his right trying to avoid traffic. The report on KATU.com said the passenger side mirror hit 65-year-old Steven Dayley, of Camas, who was thrown from his bike.
Dayley’s wife was driving a support vehicle for the Reach the Beach cycling event and was on the scene of the crash within five minutes. Dayley was rushed to Salem Hospital, but he died from his injuries late Saturday night.
People who regularly use that stretch of Highway 18 say it is a notoriously dangerous road, even though the state has designated a portion of it as a safety corridor. Anthony Bergshoeff, a friend of Dayley’s, said “It’s a terrible road. It’s always been a terrible road.”
We would like to send our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Steven Dayley after this horribly tragic accident.
We hope this accident serves as a reminder to drivers to be careful around Oregon bicyclists.
When a bicyclist gets hit by car, the biker always loses – no matter who was at fault – because cars are so much heavier. As Portland bicycle accident attorneys, we understand the dangers and the consequences of getting hit by car.
In bicycle accident cases, severe injuries or, as in this case, tragic death occur all too often. Even if you were wearing a helmet, make sure you are tested for traumatic brain injury – sometimes these are not immediately apparent until tests have been performed. Seek immediate medical treatment.
What You NEED to Know:
- If you have been hit by a car, you can file a claim with the auto insurance company of the person who hit you.
- The at-fault driver’s insurance should cover all your damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and even damage to your bicycle.
- Your own Personal Injury Protection (through your own auto insurance) still applies in this type of case, so use your PIP to pay bills until you settle your claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance.
- You have two years (in most cases) to file a claim.
- But in some cases, like if the driver works for the city, state, or county, you could have deadlines as soon as 180 days.
- You should not sign a release with the other insurance company until you are sure you know the extent of your injuries and damages.
- The insurance adjuster is not your friend. His job is to save his company money by paying you as little as possible.
- In most cases, it is a good idea to hire a bicycle accident attorney to protect your rights because insurance company adjusters can be tricky.
If you have more questions about the personal injury process, what to do after being hit by car, or want to speak to an attorney, call 503-222-4411 or visit www.pdxinjurylaw.com.
Portland Woman Hit by Semi-Truck Fatally Injured
Date: May 16, 2012
Location: Intersection of SW 3rd Avenue and Madison Street, Portland
Name: Kathryn Leah Rickson
A 29-year-old Portland bicyclist has died after being hit by a semi-truck in downtown Portland. The accident happened at about 8:30 Wednesday night.
Portland Police spokesman Lieutenant Robert King said Kathryn Leah Rickson, 29, was riding her bicycle eastbound on Madison Street in Portland, when a semi-truck who was also eastbound on Madison attempted a right turn onto 3rd Avenue.
The truck hit Rickson, who was in a green bike box in the intersection at the time of the collision. Emergency responders rushed her to a local hospital, but she died from her injuries a short time later.
The truck driver remained at the scene after the accident, and Portland Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
We would like to send our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Kathryn Leah Rickson at this horribly tragic time. Our thoughts are with you.
We hope this accident serves as a reminder to drivers to be careful around Oregon bicyclists.
When a bicyclist gets hit by car, the biker always loses – no matter who was at fault – because cars and trucks are so much heavier. As Portland bicycle accident attorneys, we understand the dangers and the consequences of getting hit by a motor vehicle.
In bicycle accident cases, injuries are often very severe and can, as in this case, be fatal. Even if you were wearing a helmet, as Rickson was, when a bicycle collides with a car or truck, the helmet might not be enough to prevent serious injuries or death.
What You NEED to Know:
- If you or a member of your family has been hit by a car, you can file a claim with the insurance company of the person who hit you.
- The at-fault driver’s insurance should cover all damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and even damage to your bicycle.
- The family of the victim has two years (in most cases) to file a claim.
- But in some cases, like if the driver works for the city, state, or county, you could have deadlines as soon as 180 days.
- You should not sign a release with the other insurance company until you are sure you know the type of claim you are making, including a wrongful death claim.
- The insurance adjuster is not your friend. His job is to save his company money by paying you as little as possible.
- In most cases, it is a good idea to hire a bicycle accident attorney to protect your rights because insurance company adjusters can be tricky.
If you have more questions about the claims process, or if you want to speak to an attorney, call 503-222-4411 or visit www.pdxinjurylaw.com.
Klamath Falls Pedestrian Critically Injured by Bicyclist, Investigation Ongoing
Date: May 8, 2012
Location: Shasta Way and Eberlein Avenue bike path, Klamath Falls
Names: Darwin Edwards, Ralph Watah
Two men were injured, one seriously, in a collision between a bicycle and a pedestrian on a shared bicycle-pedestrian pathway in Klamath Falls. The accident happend at lunch time on Tuesday.
OSP released a report which says Darwin Edwards, 66, of Klamath Falls, was walking in a northwest direction on the bike path between Shasta Way and Eberlein Avenue. Shortly before 12:30 p.m., a bicycle being ridden by Ralph Watah, 57, also of Klamath Falls, attempted to pass Edwards.
Instead of going around Edwards, the bike struck him and knocked him to the ground. When emergency responders arrived on the scene, they discovered he had been seriously injured in the accident, and he was rushed to Sky Lakes Medical Center before being transferred by helicopter to St. Charles Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition.
Watah received minor injuries in the accident, and he was taken to Sky Lakes Medical Center as well. The investigation into the incident is continuing.
Van Driver Dragged Bicyclist 145 Ft. Before Stopping
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Junction Highway 99E and 12th Street, Oregon City
Names: Rudy D. Dudleston, Peter F. Peterson
When a driver who wondered why his van was handling strangely pulled to the side of the road to find out why, he was told he had been dragging a bicylist under his vehicle for about 145 feet. The van driver is now facing charges, and the bicyclist in seriously injured in OHSU Hospital.
Just before 5 p.m. Saturday, Rudy Dudleston, 22, from Portland, was riding his bike southbound on the east side sidewalk of Highway 99E. As he reached the 12th Street intersection, Dudleston proceeded to cross the junction, using the crosswalk.
At the same time, a 2000 Dodge van being driven by Peter Peterson, 45, from West Linn, was stopped at a red light on 12th Street. Peterson then made a right turn to go north on Highway 99E and struck Dudleston’s bicycle.
Peterson continued on for approximately 145 feet, then noticed his van was not handling properly. When he pulled over to inspect the vehicle, horrified onlookers told him he had been dragging Dudleston, who was still trapped under the van.
Emergency responders found Dudleston had been seriously injured in the crash, and the report on OregonLive.com says OSP officers have cited Peterson for failing to yield to a bicyclist.
We would like to wish Rudy Dudleston a full and speedy recovery from his injuries after this shocking accident.
We hope this accident serves as a reminder to drivers to be careful around Oregon bicyclists.
When a bicyclist gets hit by car, the biker always loses – no matter who was at fault – because cars are so much heavier. As Portland bicycle accident attorneys, we understand the dangers and the consequences of getting hit by a car.
In bicycle accident cases, injuries are often very severe. Even if you were wearing a helmet, make sure you are tested for traumatic brain injury – sometimes these are not immediately apparent until tests have been performed. Seek immediate medical treatment.
What You NEED to Know:
- If you have been hit by a car, you can file a claim with the auto insurance company of the person who hit you.
- The at-fault driver’s insurance should cover all your damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and even damage to your bicycle.
- Your own Personal Injury Protection (through your own auto insurance) still applies in this type of case, so use your PIP to pay bills until you settle your claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance.
- You have two years (in most cases) to file a claim.
- But in some cases, like if the driver works for the city, state, or county, you could have deadlines as soon as 180 days.
- You should not sign a release with the other insurance company until you are sure you know the extent of your injuries and damages.
- The insurance adjuster is not your friend. His job is to save his company money by paying you as little as possible.
- In most cases, it is a good idea to hire a bicycle accident attorney to protect your rights because insurance company adjusters can be tricky.
If you have more questions about the personal injury process, what to do after being hit by car, or want to speak to an attorney, call 503-222-4411 or visit www.pdxinjurylaw.com.
Hit and Run Driver Tried to Punch the Man He Hit!
Date: April 4, 2012
Location: Cedar Hills Crossing Mall parking lot, Beaverton
Names: Derrik Fleming, Christopher Williams
At about 5 p.m. Wednesday evening, police were called to the parking lot of the Cedar Hills Crossing Mall. They were told that Christopher Williams, 30, of Beaverton, had been trying to get around a stopped vehicle and in the process struck Derrik Fleming, 22, of Portland, who was knocked off his bike in the incident.
Fleming told police that as Williams drove off, he made an obscene gesture at Fleming. In spite of his injuries, Fleming tried to follow Williams on his bike in order to get his license number. When Williams saw that Fleming was following him, he stopped his car, got out and attempted to punch Fleming, according to the report on Koin Local 6.
Witnesses interceded, and when police arrived, they arrested Williams and took him to Washington County jail. He faces charges of hit-and-run, property damage and disorderly conduct.
We wish Derrik Fleming a full and speedy recovery, and we hope this accident serves as a reminder to drivers to be careful around Oregon bicyclists.
When a bicyclist gets hit by car, the biker always loses – no matter who was at fault – because cars are so much heavier. As Portland bicycle accident attorneys, we understand the dangers and the consequences of getting hit by car.
In bicycle accident cases, injuries are often very severe. Even if you were wearing a helmet, make sure you are tested for traumatic brain injury – sometimes these are not immediately apparent until tests have been performed. Seek immediate medical treatment.
What You NEED to Know:
- If you have been hit by a car, you can file a claim with the auto insurance company of the person who hit you.
- The at-fault driver’s insurance should cover all your damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and even damage to your bicycle.
- Your own Personal Injury Protection (through your own auto insurance) still applies in this type of case, so use your PIP to pay bills until you settle your claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance.
- You have two years (in most cases) to file a claim.
- But in some cases, like if the driver works for the city, state, or county, you could have deadlines as soon as 180 days.
- You should not sign a release with the other insurance company until you are sure you know the extent of your injuries and damages.
- The insurance adjuster is not your friend. His job is to save his company money by paying you as little as possible.
- In most cases, it is a good idea to hire a bicycle accident attorney to protect your rights because insurance company adjusters can be tricky.
We hope Derrik Fleming is able to recover from this accident, and that the hit and run driver is held accountable. Hit and run drivers are cowards and criminals, and as Portland attorneys for hit and run injury victims we hope this driver is found soon. Remember, hit and run drivers can be punished in both criminal and civil cases.
If you have more questions about the personal injury process, what to do after being hit by car, or want to speak to an attorney, call 503-222-4411 or visit www.pdxinjurylaw.com.
A driver is under arrest, accused of hitting a bicyclist in Beaverton, driving away, and then attempting to punch the victim during a confrontation Wednesday night.
