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The Imperial Valley Press reported a 43-year-old El Centro man, Adan Elizondo Jr., was tragically killed early Wednesday morning in an accident on Highway 86. The October 13th crash was reported at 5:07 a.m., according to Imperial Police. Elizondo was reportedly heading northbound on his motorcycle on Highway 86, when, a compact car driven by Zacarias Rubal pulled into the path of his vehicle at Neckel Road. Elizondo was taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center, where he died about an hour after the accident. Rubal suffered a laceration to his scalp. According to the IV Press, Elizondo was a 16-year employee of Calipatria State Prison, where he worked as a correctional officer. Rubal is a lieutenant at Centinela State Prison.

Cause of the Highway 86 Accident

The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Investigators are looking at skid marks and other evidence to determine the speeds of the two vehicles at the time of the collision. Police did not state who was at fault, but did say that traffic on Highway 86 has the right-of-way. It appears that the driver of the compact car may have been responsible for the crash, by pulling into the path of Elizondo's northbound motorcycle.

Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Motorcycle riders are tragically frequent victims of highway accidents. Despite the fact that motorcyclists are harder to see, drivers still have the responsibility to look for them and yield to their right-of-way. If the driver of the compact vehicle is responsible for the accident, he may be liable for causing the crash and the resulting death of Elizondo. In situations such as this El Centro motorcycle accident, while authorities are investigating, the family members of the victim would likely benefit from speaking to a knowledgeable California motorcycle accident lawyer. An experienced lawyer can help the victim's family understand and protect their legal rights following this devastating accident, and advise them of their best course of action to pursue compensation in a wrongful death claim for final medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, anticipated future earnings and benefits of the victim, and loss of love, care, and companionship.

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Two women from Coachella died Wednesday in a solo vehicle rollover crash on Highway 86, near the Riverside/Imperial County Line, the Desert Sun reported. The accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. June 2nd on northbound Highway 86, about a half-mile north of Treadwell Boulevard, the Riverside County Coroner's office said.

According to authorities, Maria Lopez de Mora, 64, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet minivan northbound on Highway 86. A 28-year-old Coachella man was in the right front seat, and Silvia Lopez Gastelum, 61, was in the back seat. The van was travelling around 70 mph when for unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The van overturned several times across the center median and came to rest in the southbound lanes of Highway 86. Gastelum was ejected from the vehicle.

Both of the women were flown to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where they died. The male passenger, who was not identified, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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Authorities are investigating the cause of a crash Tuesday afternoon at a busy intersection in El Centro. The two-car collision occurred at W Commercial Avenue and N 4th Street (CA State Route 86), at about 1:45 p.m. on January 12, 2010. El Centro Police and El Centro Fire responded to the collision. Three people were taken by Gold Cross ambulance to El Centro Regional Medical Center.

Based on news reports of this Imperial County car accident by kxoradio.com, it is impossible to determine what caused this accident. Accidents at intersections have countless causes, including driver distraction, negligence, running a red light, and even road design defects in the intersection, such as a malfunctioning traffic signal light. Not all intersection accidents are the fault of one of the drivers involved.

In the U.S., about one-third of all traffic accidents are said to occur at intersections. The California personal injury lawyers at Estey & Bomberger have represented numerous victims injured in intersection accidents. If you have beeen hurt in an intersection crash, you may be entitled to monetary damages for your injuries. An experienced personal injury lawyer at Estey & Bomberger can help you obtain the maximum compensation you deserve. If you would like a consultation, contact Estey & Bomberger at (800)724-3817 or another reputable law firm.