Escondido, CA (November 29, 2023) 19-year-old Wesley Blue Breidenthal, from Valley Center, tragically lost his life on Friday, November 24th, in Escondido. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal accident occurred just after 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of Lawrence Welk Drive and Champagne Boulevard.
Breidenthal’s young life was taken in a 2-vehicle collision. He was riding a Yamaha motorcycle, heading north, on Chamagne Boulevard when a white Lexus SUV turned right in front of Breidenthal. Reports from witnesses indicate that the Lexus entered the left turn lane of Champagne Boulevard and made their turn right in front of Wesley Breidenthal’s motorcycle. He didn’t have time to react and slammed into the Lexus. Breidenthal was thrown from his motorcycle.
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Officers and paramedics arrived at the scene and found the motorcycle, seriously damaged, laying in the roadway. Not too far from the motorcycle laid Breidenethal. Paramedics quickly loaded him into an ambulance and rushed him to the Palomar Medical Center Emergency Department. Emergency personnel did everything in their power to try and save Wesley Breidenthal, but he sadly passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into this collision so they can better understand just what happened on Champagne Boulevard in Escondido and why Wesley Breidenthal’s life was cut so short by a senseless and tragic accident.
Who Is At Fault In Encondido Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists have a naturally small profile and are more likely to be overlooked by other drivers. Many collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous lane changes. According to California Vehicle Code 22107, “No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this chapter in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a motorcycle accident including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
The family of any victim that died in a motorcycle accident may be able to seek aid through a wrongful death claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are. There are, however, statute of limitations associated with civil claims. Failing to act within the statute of limitations may result in a permanent forfeiture of your rights.
Investigating An Escondido Motorcycle Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Wesley Breidenthal during this difficult time. Anyone who may have additional information regarding this case should reach out to us. A full investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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