SANTA ANA – A 50-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday night, police said.

The traffic accident was reported in the 100 block of North Euclid Street just after 6:15 p.m., Santa Ana police Sgt. Richard Gatto said.

The bicyclist, who police have not identified, was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange in critical condition, Gatto said, and was undergoing surgery late Sunday night.

The cause of the traffic accident is under investigation. It wasn’t immediately clear if the bicyclist was in the street or in a crosswalk at the time of the collision.

The driver stayed to talk to police, Gatto said, and no arrests or citations have been reported.

The northbound lanes of Euclid were temporarily closed following the collision.

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The Santa Ana Police Department will surely look at speed and other factors to determine why this accident occurred, and whether the driver of the automobile  could have done anything to avoid the collision. While this accident remains under investigation, the family of the  bicyclist injured in this collision would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of car vs. bicycle accidents can review the  SAPD report and determine who is responsible for this collision. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to be responsible, he may be liable for the young victim’s medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles.  When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.

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