Calaveras County Accidents: November 2011 Archives

November 2, 2011

Valley Springs Motorcycle Crash on Highway 26 Kills One and Injures Another

ambulance-3.jpgCALAVERAS COUNTY -- One person was tragically killed and another seriously injured in Valley Springs motorcycle accident at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. According to KVML News, the driver of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee was traveling west on Highway 26 just west of Hogan Dam Road when for unknown reasons she crossed on the other side of the roadway and struck a motorcyclist and his passenger. The motorcyclist was reported to have died from his injuries, while his passenger sustained major injuries. The identities of both individuals on the bike were not immediately available.

Cause of the Motorcycle Crash in Valley Springs

Based on the information provided by KVML News, it is unclear why the driver of the SUV veered onto the other side of the roadway and into oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is evident the driver may be responsible for the accident. Hopefully the California Highway Patrol will determine what happened and why, along with who is officially responsible.

Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

While the investigation of this November 1st collision on Highway 26 is ongoing, the injured victim and the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to contact either a California personal injury or California wrongful death attorney. A knowledgeable lawyer who has the experience in motorcycle accidents such as this one, can help the injured victim and the family of the deceased understand and protect their legal rights, help determine who is responsible for the collision, and decide the best course of action to receive the maximum compensation. Compensation can include and are not limited to medical care expenses, funeral/burial costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this devastating motorcycle accident.

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