Rider Killed in Fremont Bicycle Accident on Montrose Avenue
Fremont, California (May 21, 2022) – A young child on a bicycle was struck and killed by a vehicle on Friday afternoon in Fremont, according to the Fremont Police Department.
The incident happened on Montrose Avenue at around 3:45 p.m. on May 20.
Police said a vehicle traveling on the roadway struck a 7-year-old on a bicycle.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and attended to the bicyclist before transporting him to a hospital.
Sadly, the child died at the hospital.
The driver who collided with the bicyclist stayed at the scene.
The police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the collision.
May is National Bicycle Safety Awareness Month
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Pacific Attorney Group would like to remind every driver to slow down for passing riders. We also remind bicyclists to be visible, predictable, and safe on the road.
Here are some tips for drivers and bicyclists
Bicyclists
- Always wear a properly secured helmet. (Though not a requirement for over 18-year-old bikers, helmets are important as they, in the event of a collision, reduce the chances of sustaining a head injury.
- Travel in the same direction of traffic
- Use lights at night
- Always yield to pedestrians just like vehicles would.
Drivers
- Slow down and be careful while driving through intersections. Observe lane discipline and speed limits.
- Look twice for bicyclists before making a turn or opening car doors near streets or bike lanes
- When passing a bicyclist, always maintain a minimum of three feet of space, and also be patient when driving behind a bicyclist.
- Do not drive when impaired. Do not use your phone while driving.
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