Abrupt Halt Leads to Motorcycle Accident
Posted on Jul 22, 2011 11:40am PDT
Motorcyclists take heed on the roadways this summer: even the smallest distraction can lead to a fatal accident.
Such was the case in Calabasas, where the California Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene of a motorcycle accident. Witnesses reported a man on a motorcycle hitting the back of one vehicle; he himself was then hit by a second vehicle, which ultimately took his life. After speaking with the two drivers, an officer learned that the motorcyclist did not have time to stop when the vehicle in front of him halted abruptly.
Since the impact was so strong, the biker was thrown from his motorcycle into lanes of opposing traffic where he was hit by a second vehicle. Traffic had slowed down due to construction, which further complicated the collision.
At this time, no citations or arrests have been made by the police department.
Injuries from a motorcycle accident can have lasting consequences. For this reason, it is important that victims seek assistance by contacting a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer from our legal team as soon as possible. We help victims present their cases in and out of court and fight aggressively to obtain compensation on victims' behalf.