SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY -- A Hesperia woman, Cheryl Hightower, 65, was tragically killed while riding her motorcycle in Big Bear at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Victorville Daily Press reports. Hightower was riding on her 1997 Harley-Davidson and traveling west on North Shore Drive when she was struck by a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. The driver of the Jeep, Walter Campbell, 60, of Big Bear City, failed to make a stop at a stop sign as he was going north on Greenway Drive. Following the accident, CHP reported Hightower to have died at the scene.
Cause of the Motorcycle Crash in Big Bear
The accident on August 31st remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by the Victorville Daily Press and San Bernardino County Sun, it appears the driver of the Jeep may be at fault for failing to make a stop at a stop sign. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21802: "The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at an entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop as required by Section 22450. The driver shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles approaching from another highway or which are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard and shall continue to yield until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety."
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If the investigation is confirmed that the fatal motorcycle accident was caused by the driver who failed to make a stop at a stop sign, family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a skilled San Bernardino motorcycle accident lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has the experience in motorcycle accidents, can advise the family of their legal rights and their best course of action should they wish pursue a wrongful death claim for damages, including funeral/burial costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific motorcycle accident.
Sources: Victorville Daily Press, SB Sun
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