Jose Mejia, 43, was killed in a Valley Center bicycle accident after he was struck by a car the afternoon of May 13, 2009. According to a report on 10news, Mejia was struck on Valley Center Road near Cole Grade Road after authorities say he swerved into the path of an oncoming car for unknown reasons. Paramedics took Mejia to a local hospital with severe brain injuries. He died a day after the bicycle accident, officials said.

I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Jose Mejia. My heart goes out to his friends and family members for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your prayers.

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 traffic accident statistics, there were four fatalities and 392 injuries involving bicycle accidents in the city of San Diego. In San Diego County, in 2007, 11 deaths and 797 injuries were reported as a result of bicycle accidents.

Based on this news report, Mejia swerved into an oncoming car, suddenly, and for no apparent reason. Something about this news report doesn't add up. Many times, news reports and preliminary reports from authorities do not give the complete picture, especially in traffic accidents. As California car accident attorneys who represent injured victims, we know that very often, the preliminary report is not even accurate.

This is why, if you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a car accident, you would be well advised to contact a reputed Southern California personal injury lawyer, who will carefully examine the evidence, the police reports and eyewitness reports and will help determine who or what caused the car collision. If there are any negligent parties involved, they need to be held accountable. In this case, if there was a third vehicle that caused Mejia to lose control of his bicycle and swerve into oncoming traffic, that need to be looked into. If there was a dangerous condition on the roadway such as debris that Mejia was trying to avoid or a pothole that made him lose control of his bicycle, that needs to be investigated as well.

An experienced California bicycle accident lawyer will take a thorough look at all aspects of this accident and determine the best possible course of action for Mejia's family. The best San Diego personal injury lawyers will not charge any fees for a comprehensive initial consultation.

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