RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A three-motorcycle crash on Highway 74 killed one and injured two others, The Press-Enterprise reports. The accident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. Sunday, when William James Kaucky, 39, of Anaheim, was reported to be traveling east at a high speed on his 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle and then for unknown reasons, he drove off the opposite side of the road and struck an embankment. The impact of the collision caused Kaucky to be thrown off his bike and into the eastbound lane where he was hit by another motorcycle, driven by a 44-year-old man from Riverside. This collision then caused the Riverside man to be thrown off his 2007 Suzuki.
Following the second collision, a third motorcyclist in a 2011 Honda, was able to avoid this accident when he laid down his bike as he was approaching the crash. According to authorities, Kaucky died at the scene, the Riverside man sustained major injuries and was transported to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center in Wildomar, and the 22-year-old was treated for abrasions.
Cause of the Motorcycle Crash on Highway 74
The motorcycle accident on October 2nd remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, if the information provided by news reports are accurate, the motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed may be responsible for the collision. Therefore, the other two motorcyclists had no way to prevent or avoid this terrible accident.
Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
While the investigation of this accident is ongoing, victims or family members of the victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer. A skilled and competent attorney who has handled unique motorcycle accidents such as this one, can help the victims understand their legal rights and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific motorcycle accident.
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