Madera County, CA – According to KSEE, on July 31, 2024, a motorcyclist died in a collision with a pickup truck on Road 26 near Mateo Way in Madera County.
Around 4:30 AM, a man driving a 2021 Ford F-250 pickup truck was heading southbound on Road 26 at an unknown speed. Meanwhile, another man on a Baodi motorcycle was also traveling southbound on Road 26 behind the pickup truck.
Investigators stated that the pickup truck driver applied his brakes and moved onto the right shoulder, ahead of the Baodi motorcycle. The truck then began to make a U-turn, reentering the roadway in front of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist tried to steer left to avoid the collision but was unable to do so and collided with the left side of the truck.
The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who landed on the roadway. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead on August 2. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured in the incident.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing its investigation into the collision. Community members with any information are encouraged to contact the authorities to assist in the investigation.
Wrongful Death Claims
Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. One crucial way a personal injury attorney can assist grieving families is by determining legal liability after the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.
If another party is found to hold some responsibility for the death, the family may be eligible to file a Wrongful Death claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. This claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for the deceased’s dependents.
