Madera, CA – A motorcycle rider was killed in a head-on collision
MADERA, CA – According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a motorcycle driver was killed in a head-on collision in Madera on Friday evening.
At about 7:15 p.m., officers received a call about a head-on crash on Road 12 near Avenue 33 1/2 in Madera County. They discovered a gray Nissan Altima traveling westbound on Avenue 12 and a Harley Davidson traveling eastbound.
The sedan was attempting to pass traffic and enter the opposite lane, according to the CHP. Motorcycles were approaching from the eastbound lane without the driver’s knowledge. Both the driver and the motorcyclist swerved left onto Avenue 12’s south shoulder when the driver saw the motorcycle.
Madera Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcycle accidents throughout California leave more than 15,500 people injured each year. Although we want everyone to recover from their injuries, around 600 people lose their lives a as result of their injuries. Fatal accidents have a devastating impact on families. In many cases, surviving family members are left to grieve the loss of their loved ones while trying to come to terms with the fact that their loved one lost their life in an accident caused by the negligent actions of another person.
As if dealing with overwhelming grief was not enough, numerous families are required to put forth tens of thousands of dollars to cover the funeral costs of their loved ones. When victims are killed in accidents resulting from the negligence of others, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Madera as soon as possible. Although we understand that no amount of compensation could ever take away a family’s pain and suffering, compensation can help grieving families cover the costs of burial and funeral expenses and alleviate the impact of lost wages moving forward.
Wrongful Death Lawyers in Madera
With nearly four decades of experience, the skilled and knowledgeable Madera motorcycle accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have helped thousands of families hold wrongdoers accountable and get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. Being able to focus on moving forward after experiencing a loss is something our law firm is dedicated to helping our clients do. We work hard to help families protect their legal rights and best interests. If your loved one lost their life in a collision, and you believe negligence played a role, contact our motorcycle accident attorneys in Madera at (888) 500-5000 to see how we can help you.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Madera. For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers. If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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