Takoma Park, MD – Bicyclist Injured in Crash on Flower Ave near Domer Ave
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.14.4" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="0px||0px||false|false" sticky_enabled="0"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.14.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" width="100%" max_width="2560px" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="0px||0px||false|false" sticky_enabled="0"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]Takoma Park, MD (December 28, 2021) – One person was left with injuries following a car accident in Takoma Park on Monday evening. Just after 8 p.m., on the evening of December 27, the police, firefighters, and medical personnel were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Flower Avenue.
Reports provided by local law enforcement show that an adult cyclist was traveling in the 8400 block of Flower Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle. The crash caused delays in the area near Domer Avenue.
The rider suffered injuries in the accident and was rendered aid at the scene.
The crash is currently being investigated by authorities.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Bicycle Accidents in Maryland
Every year, more than 30,000 people are injured in automobile accidents across the state of Maryland. In some instances, people are riding bicycles at the time of their accidents. Although riders usually have helmets to protect them, they are still at an increased risk of suffering serious and life-altering injuries.Although most bicyclists are careful and considerate while driving on our state’s busy roadways, many people are injured in accidents due to the negligence of others. Some of the leading causes of bicycle crashes in Maryland include:
- Motorists who fail to yield the right of way
- Left-turn accidents
- Speeding
- Running red lights
- Forgetting to look before backing up
- Rear-ending a bicycle
- Opening a car door in the path of a rider
- Driving while distracted
- Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
Takoma Park Personal Injury Attorneys
The Takoma Park personal injury Lawyers at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC have decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of our clients following motor vehicle accidents. We are committed to helping each person we work with move forward and reach their goals in recovery.After our initial consultation, our lawyers will get to work immediately on gathering evidence and building the strongest case imaginable to represent you as we fight to get you justice.
For more than six decades, our lawyers have fought aggressively to ensure victims are able to get the justice and the compensation they need and deserve after being injured in motor vehicle accidents due to the negligence of another driver. You can depend on our team to help you get justice after your accident. Do not wait to protect your legal rights. Call our Maryland personal injury law firm by dialing 301-251-8776 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case review with our team to discuss the legal options available for you.
Note: Our writers used secondary sources when writing this accident news post. These sources include but are not limited to local news sources, local and state police reports, social media posts, and eyewitness accounts about accidents that take place in and around Maryland. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC immediately so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
Disclaimer: We hope that our readers will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle in an effort to reduce accidents in Maryland. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]