Ryan Theodore Lucas, 33, died three days after his bicycle collided with a motorcycle while he was crossing the street. The bicycle accident occurred on Thursday around 5 am in Lodi. Mr. Lucas rode in a front of Harley Davidson on Tokyo Street near Ham Lane. The 54-year-old motorcyclist, Reverend David Garner, suffered serious personal injuries. Both victims were flown to the UC Davis Medical Center. Police reports that Mr. Lucas was riding south and crossed the road into Garner’s lane. The Lodi accident remains under investigation. Authorities do not inform if alcohol and drugs were a factor.

CHP records indicate that in 2008 11,683 people were injured in bicycle accidents and 131 of those crashes were fatal.

Regardless of fault, the survivors of a fatal crash often experience significant guilt and emotional distress. It appears that the bicyclist was at least partially at fault for causing the collision, but further investigation is often necessary to get all of the relevant details.  Witness accounts are important, but other information that can ultimately influence who will be deemed responsible, in whole or in part, for a collision. If the driver of a motorcycle or bike rider injures someone else while violating a Vehicle Code section or while failing to use due care while driving, he or she can be held civilly liable for monetary damages in the amount of all of the medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering of the other party. In most cases, it is vital to conduct an investigation immediately so evidence is not lost due to the passage of time.

Anyone injured in a bike or motorcycle collision is urged to consult with an experienced Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney. It is always important to act quickly so that all legal rights are protected. A knowledgeable Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer will investigate the circumstances of the collision and evaluate the roadway for dangerous conditions that may have caused or contributed to this fatal accident.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.