Motorcyclist Killed in Los Angeles Big Rig Accident
A 31-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in a Los Angeles motorcycle accident on the 405 Freeway in Torrance after he crashed into a disabled big rig. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, this fatal motorcycle accident occurred early morning on January 8, 2010, after the big rig's front tire blew out and it came to stop blocking freeway lanes. The motorcyclist hit the back wheel of the truck and was thrown into the tractor's cab. The driver of the big rig was uninjured.
I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved this victim for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your prayers.
Motorcycle Accidents
There were two fatalities and 30 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in Torrance, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, 85 deaths and 2,792 injuries were reported as a result of motorcycle accidents in 2007.
Liability Issues in Truck and Motorcycle Accidents
Based on this news report, it seems that this fatal motorcycle versus truck accident happened because the motorcyclist suddenly came up against the disabled truck on the freeway and could not stop in time.
The family of this motorcycle accident victim would be well-advised to contact a reputed Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who has a successful track record handling motorcycle accident cases.
If I were a member of this victim's family, I would want to find out whether the truck driver was under the influence, fatigued or whether the tire blowout happened because of poor vehicle maintenance. Sometimes, an overloaded truck can also cause mechanical failure such as brake failure or tire blowouts. If this accident was the result of the truck driver's negligence, both he and his employer could be held liable for the motorcyclist's fatal injuries.
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