California Injury Lawyer Blog

A 24-year-old Fresno man was tragically killed Sunday morning after his motorcycle collided with a car that turned in front of him, the Fresno Bee reported. The accident occurred on Audobon Drive, just west of Friant Road, near Woodward Park, around 9:20 a.m. on May 2 near Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital. The victim was identified as Andre Fernandez.

According to the Fresno Bee, Fernandez, who was wearing a U.S. Department of Transportation approved full-face helmet, was heading eastbound on Audubon Drive on a Honda CBR600RR sport bike. A car heading westbound on Audubon turning left into a hospital parking lot struck Fernandez. He died at the scene of the crash.

Our sympathy goes out to the family of Andre and everyone who knew and loved him during this surely difficult time. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Fault and Wrongful Death Liability

The cause of the Fresno motorcycle accident is still under investigation and authorities have not officially determined the cause of the accident. However, if news reports are accurate, it sounds as though the driver of the car likely caused this crash by pulling into the path of the motorcycle. If the motorcyclist was speeding he may be at fault partially, but there is nothing in the news reports to indicate that.

While this accident is under investigation, the family of Andre Fernandez would be well-advised to consult with a California motorcycle accident attorney about their rights in a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party and the liability issues involved. An attorney can review the report of the accident and advise the family of their best course of action in a wrongful death action following this accident, and time limits governing this case.