Newport Beach, CA (November 19, 2023) A female motorcyclist was killed on West Coast Highway in Newport on Friday, November 17th. The Newport Beach Police Department reported that the crash occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. at 61st Street.
Officers from the Newport Beach Police Department arrived at the scene to find a motorcycle and a woman on the ground. The woman had sustained serious injuries in the collision and was in need of medical attention. Paramedics arrived and loaded the injured woman into an ambulance and rushed he to a local trauma center for treatment.
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The woman’s motorcycle had to be removed from the scene and debris from the collision had to be cleaned.
Traffic Investigator, Austin Laverty, is heading the investigation into this collision in Newport Beach. They are still uncertain as to what exactly took place and led to this accident. Investigators hope to determine what caused this accident on the West Coast Highway on Friday, November 17th.
Liability In Newport Beach 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 A Newport Beach Motorcycle Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the female motorcyclist who was injured in this collision. 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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