ORANGE COUNTY -- A motorcyclist was killed in a collision involving a pickup truck in Huntington Beach on Tuesday. According to the Orange County Register, the accident happened at 1:50 p.m. on Brookhurst Street just south of Adams Avenue when a man driving a 1982 Chevrolet Silverado struck the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, Juan Espejel, 25, of Tustin was reported to have died at the scene following the collision.
Cause of the Motorcycle Accident in Huntington Beach
The accident on December 6th remains under investigation by the Huntington Beach Police Department. However, based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is unclear how this accident occurred. Therefore, authorities investigating this tragic collision will determine what happened and why, along with who is officially responsible.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The most common type of motorcycle accident is a fail-to-yield accident where the driver of the vehicle "just didn't see the motorcyclist." The results of a motorcycle accident are usually serious injuries and/or death to anyone involved. Therefore, in fatal motorcycle accidents such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney can advise the family of their legal rights, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship, or other damages in this devastating motorcycle accident.
Sources: Orange County Register
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