BMX rider impaled by bike near Calle Extremo and Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente, California
BMX RIDER IMPALED BY BIKE AIRLIFTED TO SAFETY IN SAN CLEMENTE
A 26-year-old San Clemente man was riding his bike, going over jumps when the seat of his bike fell off mid-air, officials said.
During the crash, firefighters said the bar holding the seat impaled the man in his stomach.
The bike rider was with friends at the time of the crash and they were able to flag down a nearby animal control officer who immediately called 911.
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When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
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