Pedicabs are common scenery at downtown San Diego. Surely, pedicab is enjoyable but it is hard and dangerous as well.
Moreover, pedicab drivers are mostly young and untrained.
On July 4th, a pedicab accident took the life of 60-year-old Sharon Miller, a retired teacher from Sherman, Illinois. Miller was in San Diego to attend the National Education Association convention.
Authorities said that Miller flew off from the pedicab when the driver, 23-year-old Sukru Safa Cinar swerved quickly. Cinar was driving unsafe and performing serpentine pattern which lead to Miller being swayed from side to side.
Police said the accident occurred on an area where pedicabs and bicycles were prohibited.
Cinar may have a permit to drive a pedicab but he could still face a misdemeanor manslaughter charge.
Other passengers said that some pedicabs have seatbelt while others have not. Some travel for 5 miles an hour while others exceed. Some have a maximum of 3 passengers while others have more. This only means that a pedicab as means of transportation must be regulated. Certain standards must be implemented to prevent further waste of life.
For the victims of negligent operation of pedicab, personal injury lawyers could ensure that you are properly compensated and your rights are protected.
Moreover, pedicab drivers are mostly young and untrained.
On July 4th, a pedicab accident took the life of 60-year-old Sharon Miller, a retired teacher from Sherman, Illinois. Miller was in San Diego to attend the National Education Association convention.
Authorities said that Miller flew off from the pedicab when the driver, 23-year-old Sukru Safa Cinar swerved quickly. Cinar was driving unsafe and performing serpentine pattern which lead to Miller being swayed from side to side.
Police said the accident occurred on an area where pedicabs and bicycles were prohibited.
Cinar may have a permit to drive a pedicab but he could still face a misdemeanor manslaughter charge.
Other passengers said that some pedicabs have seatbelt while others have not. Some travel for 5 miles an hour while others exceed. Some have a maximum of 3 passengers while others have more. This only means that a pedicab as means of transportation must be regulated. Certain standards must be implemented to prevent further waste of life.
For the victims of negligent operation of pedicab, personal injury lawyers could ensure that you are properly compensated and your rights are protected.
