A 59-year-old Colton man died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Friday, June 25th on Reche Canyon Road, the San Bernardino Sun reported. The crash occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. near Westwood Street. According to a press release by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner, the victim, Michael Cupp, was riding a 2007 Honda Shadow motorcycle southbound on Reche Canyon road when a 1994 Honda Accord pulled out of a driveway, directly in the path of his motorcycle.
Cupp broadsided the sedan and sustained very serious injuries. He was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he died at 1:25 p.m. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
While this heartbreaking accident remains under investigation by law enforcement, the family of Michael Cupp may benefit from consulting with a California motorcycle accident attorney about this incident. If the driver of the Honda Accord is determined to be responsible for this accident, and the resulting death of the motorcyclist, the family members of the victim may be entitled to monetary compensation for their loss in a wrongful death action, including damages for funeral and burial expenses, final medical costs, loss of future income and benefits, and loss of love, care and support. An experienced wrongful death lawyer can help the family members understand and protect their rights following the devastating loss of a loved one.
Sources: Press Enterprise, San Bernardino Sun
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