A motorcycle accident yesterday afternoon in the Inland Empire claimed the life of a 23-year-old rider. The accident happened at the intersection of Arrow Route and Almond Avenue in the City of Fontana. According to the article by the Press Enterprise, a driver was making a left turn from Almond onto Arrow when the collision occurred. The motorcycle rider, Sergio Moral-Perez, was traveling west on Arrow when the collision occurred, and he apparently died at the scene. The driver of the car and his passenger reportedly sustained minor injuries. The investigation into the precise cause of the collision is continuing.
See the Press Enterprise story HERE.
While left turn accidents are not uncommon, this one seems difficult to understand. The intersection where the accident occurred is flat and open. There does not appear to be any impediment to the driver's ability to see Moral-Perez as he was traveling west on Arrow. However, since the speed of the motorcycle is unknown, it remains to be seen how much time the driver had to see, perceive and react to the approaching bike. The greater the speed of Moral-Perez on Arrow the less time it would take for him to reach the Almond Avenue intersection. Drivers often make decisions based on perception and expectation of speed given traffic conditions and speed limits. Only a complete accident reconstruction will enable investigators to determine fault for this tragic accident.
Compensation for the victims of motorcycle accidents caused by a reckless or careless driver or should be an important concern for all Californians. When a driver makes an unsafe turn and causes a serious or fatal accident, they should be held accountable. An Orange County auto accident lawyer with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling auto and motorcycle accident cases. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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what a tragic accident! The victim, Sergio Moral-Perez was just 23 years old? OMG!!! He died so young! May his soul rest in peace! In my opinion, reckless driving and Toronto careless driving were responsible for this fatal crash. The driver of the car will surely be charged with this crime!
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