Fresno County, CA – According to The Fresno Bee, 63-year-old Fresno resident Charles Ramirez lost his life after his motorcycle veered off the road and struck a metal street sign in the foothills of eastern Fresno County, Sunday morning, September 24, 2024.
Ramirez was riding his Harley-Davidson on Sample Road near Pittman Hill Road when, for reasons still under investigation, he drove onto the dirt shoulder around 8:40 AM. The impact with the sign caused Ramirez to be thrown from his bike. Despite wearing a helmet, Ramirez suffered fatal injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed that Ramirez was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. The investigation into the cause of the accident remains ongoing as authorities work to determine what led to the motorcycle going off the road.
Liability in Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. A personal injury attorney plays a critical role in sorting through these details to help victims and their families get the compensation they deserve.
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