Car vs. bicycle accidents can cause bicyclists to suffer serious injuries, such as head injuries. Such injuries can have a variety of major impacts on a bicyclist's life. This is one of the many reasons why it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to drive responsibly when driving near bicycles.

Recently, a car vs. bicycle accident occurred in Orange County which resulted in a man getting seriously hurt.

The accident happened last Friday. Reportedly, that evening, a man was riding a bicycle along a road in Santa Ana. Allegedly, a pickup truck then struck the bicycle. The driver of the pickup truck allegedly did not stay at the scene after this car vs. bicycle accident occurred.

According to the Orange County Register article which reported this story, the man who was riding the bicycle suffered serious injuries, including head injuries, in this car vs. bicycle accident. The man was taken to a hospital after the accident occurred. According to the Orange County Register article mentioned above, as of last Friday night, the man was in critical condition.

As this incident illustrates, bicyclists can suffer serious harm when they are struck by motor vehicles.

Thus, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in California to do everything they reasonably can to prevent car vs. bicycle accidents. This includes practicing safe, careful and attentive driving, following all applicable traffic laws and avoiding engaging in reckless conduct when behind the wheel. It also includes making sure to watch for bicyclists when out on the roads.

Source: The Orange County Register, "Bicyclist critically injured in hit-and-run accident," Sean Emery, Jan. 20, 2012