A 16-year-old Chula Vista girl and a 49-year-old El Cajon man were injured in a San Diego motorcycle accident when a 2012 Ducati veered out of control and struck their bicycles. According to a news report in U-T San Diego, the bicycle accident occurred on Japatul Valley Road near Hidden Glen Road in Alpine, the morning of January 29, 2012. Officials say the 36-year-old male motorcyclist lost control while making a right turn and slid into the two cyclists. The girl suffered major injuries and the man sustained moderate injuries. The motorcyclist complained of pain but was able to ride away from the crash. It is not clear if he will be cited for the collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two bicyclists who were injured in this collision. I wish them the very best for a quick and complete recovery.

San Diego Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 86 were injured as a result of bicycle accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Countywide, there were six fatalities and 525 injuries reported due to bicycle accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, the motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle while making a right turn. What caused his motorcycle to slide into the bike riders? Was the motorcyclist speeding? Was he properly trained and licensed to ride a motorcycle? Was he distracted or otherwise negligent? Did he lose control of the Ducati because of an auto defect or mechanical malfunction? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If the motorcyclist in this case is determined to have been at fault, then, he can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused to the victims. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Victims would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who can help them pursue fair compensation for their losses. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to bicycle accident victims and their families.

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A man in his 30s was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after a vehicle hit his motorcycle, the afternoon of December 19, 2011. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Penfield Avenue in Woodland Hills. Officials say the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries the following morning, while the driver of the car was treated for minor injuries. Officials are still investigating the cause of this motorcycle crash.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this accident victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), motorcycle accidents in the city of Los Angeles claimed the lives of 35 people and caused 1,248 injuries. Countywide, there were 83 fatalities and 2,719 injuries reported due to motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Fatal Accident?

Based on the news report, investigators are trying to determine what led to this intersection accident. The collision occurred at Ventura Boulevard and Penfield Avenue, which is a T-intersection. Through traffic on Ventura is not required to stop. But those turning from Penfield onto Ventura have a stop sign. It is not clear if one of the vehicles failed to stop for the stop sign at this intersection.

California law requires drivers to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and proceed with caution. According to California Vehicle Code Section 21802 (a): "The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop as required by Section 22450. The driver shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles which have approached from another highway, or which are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to those vehicles until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety."

Liability Issues

If the driver of the vehicle is determined to have been at fault, he or she can be held liable for the motorcyclist's wrongful death. A knowledgeable Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a governmental agency must be filed within six months of the incident.

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Marc A. Grace, 25, was killed in a Los Angeles motorcycle accident after losing control of his 2003 Suzuki. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the fatal motorcycle crash occurred on the westbound Ventura 101 Freeway near Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Studio City, during the early morning of December 10, 2011. Officials say that Grace may have been speeding when he lost control and was ejected onto the pavement. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to the friends and family of Marc A. Grace for their terrible loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Los Angeles Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 35 people were killed and 1,248 were injured involving motorcycle accidents in the city of Los Angeles. During that same year, 83 fatalities and 2,719 injuries occurred due to motorcycle accidents. countywide.

Single-Vehicle Crashes

Based on this news report, officials say the victim may have been speeding when he lost control of his vehicle. According to California Vehicle Code Section 22350 (Basic Speed Law): "No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property."

I trust investigators are examining all possible causes of this tragic accident. Was another motorist involved and responsible for the incident? For instance, did another driver force the motorcyclist to veer out of control? Did an auto defect or mechanical malfunction contribute to the crash? Did a dangerous roadway condition play a part in this fatal motorcycle accident?

Liability Issues

The family of a deceased motorcycle accident victim would be well advised to preserve the damaged vehicle intact, so it can be analyzed by an expert for product defects, mechanical malfunctions and other evidence. Victims' families would also benefit from a consultation with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will study all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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Stanley Navarro, 50, was severely injured in a Hanford car accident after a pickup truck pulled ahead of his motorcycle. According to a news report in the Hanford Sentinel, the motorcycle accident occurred the morning of October 11, 2011 on Highway 43. Navarro was driving his motorcycle northbound on the highway approaching the Jackson Avenue intersection when a Ford F-150 made a left turn in front of the motorcycle.

Unsafe Left Turn

Navarro tried to avoid the vehicle, but skidded into the truck at about 55 mph. Navarro was wearing a helmet at the time, which officials say, saved his life. He, however, suffered major injuries to his left leg and was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the pickup truck, 23-year-old Frederico Lopez, was uninjured, and told officials he did not see the motorcyclist as he made the left turn.

It is unclear if he was cited for making an unsafe left turn. This collision is the second in three days in the area involving a dangerous turn. The earlier incident involved a big rig turning left in front of a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Aristeo Alvarado on October 8, 2011. The crash proved fatal for Alvarado. Local police officials say they are seeing an increase in collisions caused by right-of-way violations.

My heart goes out to Stanley Navarro who has suffered serious injuries in this motorcycle accident. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. I also offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Aristeo Alvarado. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Right-of-Way Issues

California law requires motorists making left turns or U-turns at intersections to use due care and caution and yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Liability Issues

In this particular case, the driver of the pickup truck, in addition to possible citations for failure to yield right-of-way, can be held civilly liable for the victim's injuries. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. They would be well-advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

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A 30-year-old man was injured in a San Francisco car accident when his motorcycle collided with a truck, the early morning of August 18, 2011. According to a Bay City News report, the motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Lombard Street and Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. It is not clear what caused the truck to crash into the motorcycle at the intersection. The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to the San Francisco General Hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the severely injured motorcyclist. I wish him the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.

San Francisco Traffic Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), eight people were killed and 358 were injured in San Francisco motorcycle accidents. During that same year, 39 fatalities and 3,405 injuries occurred involving San Francisco car accidents.

What Caused This Motorcycle Accident?

The report does not specify what caused the truck and the motorcycle to collide. There are a number of unanswered questions here. Did either motorist violate California Vehicle Code Section 21453 by running a red light or California Vehicle Code Section 21800 by failing to yield the right-of -way? Was either driver distracted, speeding or under the influence of alcohol? Did the truck driver make a left turn in front of the motorcyclist? These are some of the questions that must be asked in order to determine who is at fault.

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."

Fault and Liability

If the truck driver is determined to have been at fault, he or she as well as his or her employer could be held liable for the motorcyclist's injuries and damages. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation from the at-fault party for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, and other related damages. An experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer will be able to analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.

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Kern High School District Police Chief Steven Alvidrez, 51, was killed in a car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to an ABC news report, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Highway 99, near Pond Road, in Kern County, the night of June 17, 2011. A passenger vehicle, possibly an older model brown Chevrolet, rear-ended Alvidrez’s Harley Davidson motorcycle. Both Steven Alvidrez and his wife Ramona were ejected from the motorcycle. He suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene of the crash, while his wife suffered moderate injuries. Officials are searching for the hit-and-run driver who has been described as a Hispanic man with short black hair.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and family of Steven Alvidrez following this tragic hit-and-run car accident. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time. I also wish his wife, Ramona Alvidrez, the very best for a speedy and complete recovery from her injuries.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), nine people were killed and 157 were injured due to motorcycle accidents in the unincorporated areas of Kern County. During that same year, 16 fatalities and 234 injuries occurred as a result of Kern County motorcycle accidents.

Hit-And-Run Car Accidents

Based on this news report, the driver of the Chevy not only struck and killed the motorcyclist, but also fled the scene of the crash, leaving two injured victims lying on the roadway exposed to further danger. Leaving the scene of an injury accident is not only morally reprehensible, but also illegal. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Officials are searching for the man who left the scene of the crash as well as his brown Chevy, which may have a license plate ending in 511. If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

Liability Issues

In such cases, families of deceased hit-and-run victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Bakersfield personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also better inform families about how their car insurance policy might apply to a hit-and-run car accident where the driver has not been identified, or in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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Thomas Edward Glaze, 49, was killed in a San Bernardino motorcycle accident involving a tractor-trailer. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal truck accident occurred at the intersection of Orange Show and Lena roads in San Bernardino the afternoon of April 11, 2011. Glaze was travelling westbound on a 1981 Yamaha motorcycle when a truck made a left turn in front of him. Glaze broadsided the truck and sustained life-threatening injuries. On April 23, 2011, Glaze passed away at the Loma Linda University Medical Center. This fatal crash remains under investigation.

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Thomas Edward Glaze following this tragic truck accident. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.

San Bernardino Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), two people were killed and 69 were injured in San Bernardino motorcycle accidents. During the same year, there were 34 fatalities and 532 injuries reported involving San Bernardino County motorcycle accidents.

California Left Turn Law

Based on this news report, it appears that the truck driver may have made a dangerous left turn at the intersection. California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Liability Issues

If the truck driver is determined to have been at fault, both the driver and his or her employer could be held liable for Glaze's wrongful death. In such cases, the family of a deceased car accident victim would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced San Bernardino personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of companionship and other related damages.

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Kevin Heggstrom, 51, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Riverside County after he lost control of his cycle and crashed. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred the morning of April 19, 2011 on Borrego Salton Seaway near El Centro. California Highway Patrol officials say Heggstrom, who was riding a 2004 BMW motorcycle, failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the road and crashed into boulders. He was transported to a regional hospital where he was pronounced dead. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Kevin Heggstrom for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Apparently, he worked as a media services technician at Westminster High School. Please keep his grieving family members in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to CHP's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 18 fatalities and 241 injuries reported as a result of motorcycle accidents in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. Also, countywide, motorcycle accidents claimed 32 lives and caused 581 injuries in 2008.

What Caused This Accident?

Based on this news report, officials say Heggstrom was wearing a helmet. They also do not believe alcohol, drugs or speed were factors in this tragic crash. However, several questions still remain. Was there an auto defect or malfunction in the motorcycle, which caused Heggstrom to lose control? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which led to this fatal injury accident? Was another vehicle or driver involved in this accident? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine what precisely occurred here and why.

Liability Issues

If a product defect caused this fatal motorcycle accident, then, the manufacture of the motorcycle or of the defective part can be held liable. If a dangerous roadway caused or contributed to this accident, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could also be held liable. Families of deceased victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all facets of the incident and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable. It would be in the families' best interests to preserve the vehicle in its current crashed condition so it can be carefully analyzed for defects, malfunctions and other evidence.

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A police officer was injured in a Los Angeles car accident involving a hit-and-run driver the morning of April 10, 2011. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, the motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue in North Hollywood. The police officer's motorcycle was struck by a beige or gray four-door sedan that was turning left at the intersection. The officer was released from the hospital after receiving treatment for a painful wrist and back. Officials are looking for the hit-and-run driver.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this Los Angeles hit-and-run car accident. I wish the injured officer a complete and speedy recovery.

Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 42 people were killed and 1,289 were injured in Los Angeles motorcycle accidents. During that same year, there were 114 fatalities and 2,934 injuries reported as a result of Los Angeles County motorcycle accidents.

Violations of the Law

Based on this news report, it appears that the driver made a dangerous left turn in front of the officer's oncoming motorcycle. California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

In addition, the driver fled the scene of this injury car accident. Motorists are required under the law to stop immediately and remain at the scene of a car accident. They are also required to exchange information with the other parties involved and obtain assistance for the injured victim. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

In this case, the driver chose to do none of the above, but instead fled the scene, leaving the injured officer lying on the roadway. Appalling! If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site, www.hitandrunreward.com. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and to become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward.

Victims' Claim for Compensation

Injured victims of hit-and-run drivers would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will make sure that the negligent parties are held liable. In this case, since the officer was on the job, he will be entitled to workers compensation benefits. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise victims about how their own vehicle insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run crash where the driver is never identified or in a case where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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A motorcyclist, who was killed in a truck accident in Long Beach the morning of January 24, 2011 has been identified by officials as 47-year-old Georgia Fisher. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, the deadly motorcycle versus truck accident happened at the intersection of Earle Street and the APL terminal when a tractor-trailer made a left into the terminal in front of Fisher's motorcycle.

Fisher sustained severe blunt force trauma and died from her injuries. Officials say her helmet came off due to the force of the collision. Authorities are considering filing manslaughter charges against the truck driver, who they say, made an unsafe left turn and failed to yield right-of-way to the oncoming motorcycle.

I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Georgia Fisher for their devastating loss. They will be in my prayers.

Motorcycle Accidents

There were 114 deaths and 2,934 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In the city of Long Beach, two people died and 100 were injured as a result of motorcycle accidents during the same year.

The Law Relating to Left Turns

California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Liability Issues

If it is determined that the truck driver was at fault, the driver as well as his or her employer could be held financially responsible for Fisher's wrongful death. Victims' families would be well-advised to contact a reputed Long Beach personal injury lawyer who has successfully represented victims and their families against large trucking companies.

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