Carlsbad, CA (October 30, 2023) A motorcyclist’s life came to an end on Saturday evening, October 28th, when they were killed in a collision in Carlsbad. According to the Carlsbad Police Department, the collision between the motorcyclist and a Chevrolet SUV, occurred around 6:30 p.m.
Carlsbad Police Department officers arrived at the scene on the 4500 block of Carlsbad Boulevard. Officers arrived to find a Kawasaki motorcycle that had rear-ended a Chevy SUV. Witnesses at the scene watched the accident unfold. They told officers that the motorcyclist was heading south on Carlsbad Boulevard at a high speed. For reasons unknown, the motorcyclist slammed into the back of the Chevy SUV, without braking.
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The motorcyclist, described only as a 25-year-old man from Kentucky, was thrown from his ride and landed hard on the roadway. Police said that they arrived to find him lying in the roadway, severely injured. Paramedics arrived at the scene and loaded the motorcyclist into an ambulance. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died.
The driver of the SUV, a 28-year-old Oceanside resident, was not injured in the collision. He remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Authorities are still investigating this accident to determine exactly what caused the motorcyclist to crash into the back of the SUV. Officers reported that drugs and alcohol were not factors in this collision.
Liability In Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad Motorcycle Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the motorcyclist killed 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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