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Posted On: July 28, 2009 by Kenneth L. Christensen

Draper Man Injured in Little Cottonwood Canyon Bicycle Accident

Date: July 28, 2009

Location: Little Cottonwood Canyon

Type: Utah bicycle accident, Utah large truck accident

The Salt Lake Tribune has reported a serious Utah bicycle accident that took place in Little Cottonwood Canyon early this morning. According to police, a delivery truck was driving uphill around 7:30 am. This morning as the sun came over the hill around 8200 East. The truck was in the right lane of a passing zone, allowing faster traffic to pass. A 37-year-old bicyclist from Draper was also in the right lane. The truck driver saw the bicyclist at the last minute and tried to avoid him. However, the truck’s mirror struck the bicyclist, who was thrown off his bike and fell down the embankment on the side of the road. The cyclist was flown to University Hospital in critical condition, suffering from spinal, neck, and head injuries. He also sustained broken bones. Police believe the sun played a factor in this accident, reducing the trucker’s visibility. Nonetheless, this professional driver is clearly responsible for this accident. The truck driver was cited for driving too close to a bicyclist. We wish the cyclist a full recovery from his injuries.

The cyclist was wearing a helmet this morning. This was a very smart safety precaution and likely spared him from even more serious head injuries. However, it appears that he has still suffered some head trauma. A common form of head trauma is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), which can result in serious symptoms and high medical costs. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.4 million people sustain a TBI every year. Bicyclists are especially susceptible to TBI in bicycle vs. automobile accidents, even if the cyclist involved is wearing a helmet. For more information on Utah TBI statistics, symptoms, and treatments, visit the “Traumatic Brain Injury” section of the Christensen Law Firm’s online personal injury library.

If you have been injured in a Utah bicycle accident due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to full and just compensation for your damages. The Utah bicycle attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm provide superlative legal representation to bicycle accident victims. We will provide you with dedicated and personal service to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation on your legal rights, call us at 801.506.0800.

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