Modesto, CA – Two men identified as 23-year-old Gaston Salvador of Modesto and 52-year-old Jason Segale of Ceres lost their lives in unrelated motorcycle crashes on Thursday, December 5, 2024, according to The Modesto Bee.
Both men succumbed to their injuries at local hospitals following the collisions.
The first motorcycle crash occurred around 11:30 AM at the intersection of Sisk Road and Brenner Way, south of Rumble Road. According to police, Salvador was riding a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-11 motorcycle northbound on Sisk when it collided with a 2000 Toyota Sienna that was turning south onto Brenner from the westbound lane.
The second motorcycle crash occurred around 9 PM. Segale was traveling north on Carpenter Road when his motorcycle struck a vehicle turning south from westbound Elm Avenue, south of the Highway 132 bypass. Authorities have not yet released details about the make and model of the other vehicle involved in this crash.
Investigations into both accidents are ongoing, and authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
Wrongful Death Claims
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Liability rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. A personal injury attorney can play a crucial role in helping victims establish legal responsibility after a traffic accident.
Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
