Abilene, TX - Injuries in Bike Accident at Texas Ave & Dub Wright Blvd

Abilene, TX (February 23, 2024) - On Thursday, February 22, there were reported injuries after a crash involving a cyclist and a motor vehicle in Abilene. The accident occurred at the crossing of Texas Avenue and Dub Wright Boulevard late that evening. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. 

One person from the scene was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. The area was restricted to outside traffic as emergency units were present. At this time, the circumstances leading to the collision have not been determined. 

The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as they become available. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Bicycle Accidents in Texas

Traveling by bicycle can be a relaxing and enriching way to get around. Unfortunately, many riders are killed and hurt each year in serious auto accidents. The number of serious bicycle accidents in Texas is on the rise. A total of 364 riders were killed on the state’s roads from 2017 to 2021. There were more than 2,267 bicycle crashes reported in Texas in 2021 alone. That year, there were 92 bicycle fatalities in the state, a nearly 12 percent increase from the previous year. There is little protection provided to bicycle riders, and you need to be sure that you are able to take the necessary steps to pursue a strong claim for compensation with the help of a trained personal injury lawyer. 

Bicycle accidents can be quite severe. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to look out for cyclists on the road and cause life-changing crashes in the process. You need to be sure that you are able to achieve a full recovery after being injured on a bike. Riders have little protection from the full impact of a crash, meaning that resulting injuries and damages can be life-changing. It can be hard to deal with these mounting damages as you deal with your new-found injuries, and you may not even know how to go about pursuing the compensation you are owed. Partner with a skilled attorney in order to make sure your rights are protected during this difficult time. 

If you or someone close to you is hurt on a bike, turn to a trained team of Abilene personal injury lawyers that is ready to fight for your legal rights. The team of lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you pursue a strong claim in order to get the full and fair compensation you are owed after a serious bike crash. If you are ready to get to work on your case, our legal team is just a phone call away. Contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100.