Collision Between Motorcyclist and Bicyclist Injures Two

Two men have been injured following a collision between a motorcycle and a bicycle on Santiago Canyon Road near Cook’s Corner, according to a news report. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department said that the 50-year-old male bicyclist was taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana with serious injuries; the motorcyclist also sustained serious injuries…

Newport Beach Ranks High in Bicycle Accidents

Newport Beach ranked third in the state among cities its size for bicycle accidents in 2010, according to a report from the California Office of Traffic Safety, with 11 fatal accidents in the past six years, including two in the past month. Orange County ranked 14th highest out of 58 counties in the number of…

Irvine Woman Killed in Newport Beach Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident

A 57-year-old Irvine woman has been killed in a Newport Beach hit-and-run bicycle accident, according to a news report. Newport Beach police said that Dr. Catherine Campion Ritz, who served as president of Greater Newport Physicians for 18 years, was riding her bicycle north on Newport Coast Drive when she was hit from behind by…

Corona del Mar Woman Killed in Newport Beach Bicycle Accident

A 29-year-old Corona del Mar woman has been killed on the Pacific Coast Highway in a Newport Beach bicycle accident, according to a news report. Newport Beach police reported that Sarah Leaf was struck and killed by a stake-bed truck near the southwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Bayside Drive.  An initial investigation found…

Long Beach Man Killed in Sunset Beach Bicycle Accident

A 52-year-old Long Beach man was killed by a suspected drunk driver while he was riding his bicycle in Sunset Beach, according to a news report. Huntington Beach police said that Kenneth Prevatte was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach.  Police investigators believe that the driver who…

Huntington Beach Man Killed in PCH Bicycle Accident

A 63-year-old Huntington Beach man riding his bike on Pacific Coast Highway was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, according to a news report. Huntington Beach police said that Michael Lippman was riding his bicycle north on Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint Street and Warner Avenue when he was struck by a silver…

Teen Injured in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident

A teenager has suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run bicycle accident in Costa Mesa, according to a news report. Costa Mesa police said that the unidentified teen was riding a bicycle near Harbor Boulevard and Gisler Avenue and was struck by the driver of a dark-colored sedan.  Police said the vehicle is believed to be…

Westminster Man Killed in Huntington Beach Bicycle Accident

A 79-year-old Westminster man has been killed after being struck by a BMW sedan in a Huntington Beach bicycle accident, according to a news report. Huntington Beach police said that Ernest Klein was riding his bicycle east on Bolsa Avenue when he was struck by a BMW sedan driven by a 23-year-old Long Beach man. …