Hemet Man Killed in Left-Turn Motorcycle Accident
HEMET - A 57-year-old Hemet man was tragically killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle accident on Florida Avenue, the Record-Gazette reported. The victim, Daniel Bogan, was riding his 2005 Harley Davidson eastbound on Florida Avenue, while at the same time, Raymond Barrajas, 22, of Fresno, was driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla westbound. Barrajas made a left turn across the eastbound lanes of Florida Avenue to enter a private driveway, and allegedly failed to yield to Bogan's motorcycle. Barrajas, who held a valid motorcycle license and was wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and died at the scene of the May 22nd accident. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the fatal Riverside County crash.
Cause of the Hemet Motorcycle Crash
Based on the information provided in news reports, it appears that the driver of the Corolla likely did not yield to the right-of-way of Daniel Bogan, who was riding eastbound on Florida Avenue. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a), "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."
Riverside County Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the CHP is continuing to investigate this accident, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with an attorney. When another driver's negligence causes or contributes to a fatal accident, the family members of the victim may pursue a wrongful death action against the at-fault driver, and recover damages for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and benefits the decedent would have earned over the course of his lifetime, and loss of love, care and companionship. A California motorcycle accident attorney who has handled many left-turn motorcycle accident cases can advise the victim's family of their legal rights and best course of action handling communications with the insurance company after this accident.
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LONG BEACH - The Long Beach Press-Telegram reported a 27-year-old Norwalk man tragically died Monday night in a crash at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Home Street. The accident occurred shortly after 9 p.m., and involved a 1999 Yamaha motorcycle and a 1995 Chevy pickup truck. According to news accounts, Josue Corado of Norwalk was riding his motorcycle northbound on Long Beach Boulevard, when the pickup truck, driven by Josue Avalos, 24, of Long Beach, made a left turn into the path of Corado's motorcycle. The impact caused Corado to be ejected from his motorcycle. He was rushed to a local hospital where he died of his injuries. Multiple news outlets reported a criminal charge is pending against the driver of the pickup. It is unclear if alcohol or speed were factors in the fatal collision. Anyone with information about the fatal crash is asked to call Long Beach Police Department Accident Investigations Detective Sirilo Garcia at 562- 570-7355.
COACHELLA -- A 72-year-old pedestrian tragically died late Monday night, several hours after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Coachella, the Desert Sun reported. The victim was identified by the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner as Jesus Alvarez Moreno, 72, of Coachella. According to news accounts, Moreno was crossing 52nd Avenue near Sunset Drive at about 8:15 p.m. Monday when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was arrested at his home at about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Moreno was rushed to Desert Regional Medical Center with critical injuries, where he died shortly before midnight. 
ONTARIO - A 23-year-old paramedic was killed in an ambulance crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 10, the Press-Enterprise reported. According to news accounts, 23-year-old Doug Odgers was a front passenger and paramedic in an ambulance travelling westbound on I-10 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle struck a freeway sign pole east of the Fourth Street onramp. Paramedics responded and transported Odgers to San Antonio Community Hospital where he died of his injuries just after 9 a.m. No patients were being transported at the time of the accident, which occurred at 6:10 a.m. on May 8, 2011. 
BELL GARDENS - A 47-year-old woman died Tuesday night when she was struck by a vehicle in Bell Gardens, the Press-Telegram reported. The fatal Los Angeles pedestrian accident was reported shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3rd in the 6300 block of Florence Avenue. The victim, Aurelia Arciniega died a short time after the accident at a local hospital. The circumstances of the accident were not clear; Bell Gardens police are investigating the fatal accident. The motorist who struck Arciniega remained at the scene and was not arrested. 
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - A 65-year-old Victorville man died Tuesday night when he crossed the street on Third Avenue, the Victorville Daily Press reported. The victim, who was not immediately identified, was crossing 3rd avenue just south of Greentree Boulevard when he was struck by a southbound Dodge pickup truck. He died at the scene of the crash. The cause of the fatal May 3rd pedestrian accident remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. 
