Sentences with phrase «bicyclist while»

According to police, the man struck the bicyclist while reaching for his mobile telephone.

Dinkins said he was not initially aware that his car hit a bicyclist while driving his wife to the hospital, and that he returned to the scene and cooperated with the police immediately after.

Nick Pagano's wife of 55 years died this month after being hit by a bicyclist while out on her daily walk on the Lake Arlington path in Arlington Heights.

In June 2013, Barbara Pagano, 74, was hit by a young bicyclist while out on her daily walk on the path.

Some drivers are negligent in failing to see bicyclists while others are aggressive towards bicyclists, threatening the cyclist's safety.

Not exact matches

She died after being hit by a bicyclist in June while out on her daily walk on the path.

Pedestrians blamed bicyclists for speeding beyond the 8 mile per hour speed limit while cyclists blamed walkers for hogging too much of the path.

Also Wednesday, the council greenlighted legislation requiring used car dealers to disclose details about a vehicle's recall history, regulating commercial bicyclists, studying the feasibility of allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction while vehicle traffic is stopped, and extending a prior legal limit on the conversion of hotels into non-hotel use — a bill backed by the city's hotel worker labor union.

Mr. Silver said that while he was not an avid bicyclist, he had ridden bicycles since he was a child.

Brooklyn state Sen. Marty Golden — who allegedly impersonated a cop while harassing a bicyclist last month — is in trouble again after a constituent spotted him parked in a...

As the demonstrators recited, «Your hands are too small to build the wall,» while walking to Trump Tower, motorcyclists revved their engines, bicyclists fist - pumped the air, and drivers honked in support of their protest.

While it may not be news that helmets protect bicyclists» heads, few studies have gone beyond epidemiological surveys to accurately map the cause - and - effect relationship between helmets and protection, she says.

«Our proposal would allow manufacturers the flexibility to design different sounds for different makes and models while still providing an opportunity for pedestrians, bicyclists and the visually impaired to detect and recognize a vehicle and make a decision about whether it is safe to cross the street,» said NHTSA Administrator David Strickland.

The rate at which children die as passenger vehicle occupants has decreased 55 percent, while the rate at which they are killed as pedestrians and bicyclists is about one - tenth of 1975 rates.

While this may be a natural instinct, it is not appropriate when those fleeing objects are joggers, bicyclists or the mailman.

We are the only bicyclists at this altitude and are stared at while we weave through the traffic jam.

At the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), researchers are working on a new form of asphalt that has enough friction to reduce bicyclists» slide - outs, while at the same time it cushions vibrations if a cyclist does fall.

He said the start of Citi Bike might have also had an effect on tickets because, while experienced bicyclists use the blue cruisers, many novices who don't know traffic laws also ride them.

It took a while for Google to give bicyclists the tools car drivers have had for awhile.

However, while bicyclists might not travel as fast as those on motorcycles, their bodies are just as vulnerable if they happen to be struck be a car or hit something on the road and go flying.

You may even be a bicyclist or pedestrian hit by an intoxicated driver while lawfully crossing at a crosswalk, resulting in catastrophic injuries.

Bicyclist Killed by Semi-Truck While Attempting to Avoid Car Door in North Chicago, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, November 28, 2012 Estate of Blue Island Teenager Who Died Following Root Canal Procedure Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Cook County, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, November 23, 2012 Additional Resources:

While organizations like PedalHouston are looking to positively change Houston roads for bicyclists by raising awareness for bike lanes, there are still hundreds of accidents per year in the city limits and beyond.

These victims include pedestrians struck while using crosswalks, bicyclist injured by cars not sharing the roadway, and truck accidents caused by negligent commercial drivers.

While organizations like Bike Florida are working hard to protect Florida bicyclists through statewide Share the Road campaigns, change is not coming soon enough for the thousands of cyclists injured or killed in bicycle accidents each year.

In 2016, 12 bicyclists were killed while pedaling around Orange County.

According to the Center for Disease Control, 900 bicyclists died in accidents, while another 494,000 were seen in the ER for moderate to severe injuries in 2013.

While the details regarding this accident are sparse, if the truck driver was aware that he hit the bicyclist, he could face criminal charges for failing to stop and wait for authorities.

While a bicycle is not considered a vehicle for the purposes of California state law, bicyclists are subject to local traffic laws.

Cook County Jury Awards Paralyzed Man $ 64 Million Over Workplace Fall, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, November 28, 2012 Bicyclist Killed by Semi-Truck While Attempting to Avoid Car Door in North Chicago, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, November 28, 2012 Additional Resources:

While there are public safety campaigns aimed at raising driver awareness of motorcyclists and their right to a share of the road, bicyclists share many of the same risks with even less attention drawn to the dangers they face.

The bicyclist may fall off the bike while attempting to avoid your car door, often hitting the gravel at a speed forceful enough to cause serious injury

The primary reason that bicyclists are at greater risk of suffering serious injuries is due to the limited protection they have while riding a bike.

Often, motorists are texting while driving or engaged in other forms of distracted driving, and they fail to spot bicyclists.

While a pothole may damage a motor vehicle but, not harm the occupants, bicyclists are especially vulnerable to having accidents that are caused by defects in the roadways such as potholes which end up causing serious bodily injuries.

While motor vehicles have safety devices such as airbags and seat belts, bicyclists have no such protection.

This means that while other vehicles have a duty to yield the right of way to bicycles just as they would for other vehicles, bicyclists also have a duty to follow the rules of the road such as stopping for a red light or stop sign.

Late last month, an appellate court in Indiana issued a written opinion in a personal injury case involving a bicyclist who was injured while riding on a government - owned trail.

A driver who is not able to provide the minimum 3 - foot passing distance due to traffic or roadway conditions must slow down to a reasonable speed while passing and only pass the bicyclist when it is reasonably safe to do so.

Warmer weather means more pedestrians and bicyclists are hitting the roads and sidewalks, but while everyone gets out for some fresh air and exercise, it's important to remember some safety tips.

Drivers have a duty of care while operating their vehicles that extends not only to other cars on the road, but also to other users of the road: motorcyclists, pedestrians, bicyclists, people in wheelchairs, and so on.

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While bicyclists also own automobiles, some do not, choosing to instead use their bicycles as their means of transportation.

While these bicycle lanes will help protect bicyclists from collisions with motor vehicles, anytime bicyclists are riding in close proximity to cars and trucks,...

Anytime a bicyclist has been injured through no fault of his or her own while riding a bicycle they should immediately contact a personal injury attorney.

This is an important consideration because a bicyclist is considered to be a vehicle operator while sharing the road with motor vehicles.

It covers you and your family members while in your vehicle or any other vehicle, while a pedestrian, bicyclist, etc..

In determining whether to approve the courses referenced in this section, the department shall consider course content designed to promote safety, driver awareness, crash avoidance techniques, and other factors or criteria to improve driver performance from a safety viewpoint, including promoting motorcyclist, bicyclist, and pedestrian safety and risk factors resulting from driver attitude and irresponsible driver behaviors, such as speeding, running red lights and stop signs, and using electronic devices while driving.

She founded the Mark Reynolds Memorial Bike Fund to honor her son, an avid bicyclist, who was killed by a mountain lion while mountain biking in California.