A 22-year-old Fontana man was tragically killed the evening of November 22, 2010 in a car vs. motorcycle accident in Fontana, the Contra Costa Times and Beverly Hills Courier reported. The accident occurred on Prairie Avenue between East Arbor Vitae Street and East Hardy Street, at about 10:33 p.m. The motorcyclist, Carlos Martinez, 22, of Fontana, was heading south on Prairie when a northbound Ford Explorer SUV made a left turn in front of him. According to news reports, Martinez attempted to stop, but was unable to avoid the collision. His motorcycle skidded more than 100 feet and came to rest underneath a Coca-Cola delivery truck. The driver of the Ford Explorer, a Los Angeles resident, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Cause of the November 22nd Motorcycle Accident
Police are investigating the cause of the crash, and alcohol was not suspected to be a factor. Authorities will look at whether the speed of the motorcycle or the Explorer was a factor in determining who was responsible for this fatal accident.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If it is determined that the driver of the Ford Explorer made an unsafe left turn into the path of the motorcyclist, the family of Carlos Martinez may have legal rights to financial compensation for their loss in a wrongful death claim. In fatal motorcycle accidents such as this one, the family members of the victim may benefit from speaking to an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney about the crash and their legal options. If negligence was a factor in the crash, the family may be entitled to damages for their loss, including funeral and burial expenses, anticipated income the decedent would have made over her lifetime, and loss of love, care and companionship.
Sources: Contra Costa Times, Beverly Hills Courier
R.I.P Carlos you wont be forgotten