A bicycle accident claimed the life of 12-year-old Burgess Hu of Discovery Bay. The tragic accident occurred in front of Excelsior
Middle School on Byron Highway in Byron, California on Monday September 23,
2013, at approximately 7:45 a.m.
According to
published reports, a GMC Yukon SUV that was being driven by an unidentified
female was turning from the school onto Byron Highway when it struck Burgess Hu. California Highway Patrol Officials have
indicated that Burgess was pronounced dead at the scene. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our
thoughts and prayers are with Burgess Hu’s family in their time of grief and
sadness.
California
Highway Patrol Officials are still investigating the cause of this terrible
bicycle accident. It has been reported
that the driver of the SUV did not initially realize that she had struck the
boy. A comprehensive bicycle accident
investigation is needed to determine if the driver failed to see the boy because
of inattentive driving, texting or talking on a cellphone.
Concerned members
of the Byron and Excelsior Middle School communities have expressed outrage
over this tragic bicycle accident. Community
members have indicated that vehicles that are dropping off and picking up
students in front of Excelsior Middle School frequently ignore traffic safety
rules causing a dangerous condition of public property. According to anonymous sources, cutting in
line, illegal U-turns and turning into exit streets are dangerous driver
behaviors that are commonplace in front of Excelsior Middle School. These and other negligent driver behaviors
put the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians at risk and must be stopped. A public entity may share some liability if
they had notice of the dangerous condition at the school and failed to take
appropriate measures to remedy it.
When cyclists
are struck by cars or trucks the resulting injuries can be fatal or severe regardless
of any safety precautions taken by the cyclist.
Sadly, Burgess Hu was unable to survive this terrible accident despite
the fact that he was wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the collision. As this terrible accident demonstrates, a
moment of driver negligence or inattention can cut short a young life and
destroy a family in an instant.
At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP, our dedicated legal team is committed to helping victims of
bicycle accidents and their families. We
believe that negligent drivers should be held responsible for the heartache and pain they cause. If you or a loved one
have been involved in a bicycle accident call Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP today. One of our compassionate bicycle accident attorneys will provide you with a free consultation and help explain your
rights.
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