Cyclist Liability for Pedestrian Injury at Crosswalk

A person who was riding a bicycle failed to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway at a crosswalk, resulting in an accident that caused injury to the pedestrian, leading the lower court to hold the cyclist liable for the resulting damages. The highest court upheld this decision, reasoning that the cyclist had breached the duty of care owed to pedestrians, particularly at a marked crossing, and this fault was the direct and exclusive cause of the victim's injuries, thereby justifying full liability for reparations.