Motorcyclist Killed in Norco Crash
RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- A tragic May 19th motorcycle accident killed a 64-year-old man in Norco. The collision happened at about 8 a.m. Saturday when a van made a left turn in front of the path of a southbound motorcyclist. According to The Press-Enterprise, the crash took place at the intersection of Trail Street and River Road. Following the accident, motorcyclist John Neil Cupp of Norco was taken to Corona Regional Medical Center where he later died due to his injuries.
Liability for Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents
Inaccurately judging the distance of an approaching vehicle or motorcycle can lead to serious injury accidents and death. However, while the cause this accident has not been determined by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to an experienced Norco personal injury lawyer.
If evidence and/or witness statements allow police officials to determine that driver negligence caused or contributed to this fatal accident, a compassionate and caring attorney who has handled numerous wrongful death claims can assist the family members in protecting their legal rights and recovering the maximum compensation for their devastating loss and any financial burdens this tragedy may have placed on them. Compensation in a wrongful death claim can include funeral and burial expenses, anticipated earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- An 18-year-old woman was killed in a Norco car collision at about 11:50 p.m. Saturday, The Press-Enterprise reported. The woman, Lucciana Francesca Colotta, of Corona, was a passenger in a Cadillac that was traveling westbound on Hidden Valley Parkway near Blairo Circle. Then, as the vehicle was going west on the roadway, the 23-year-old driver of the Cadillac apparently lost control of the vehicle, veered onto eastbound traffic and collided with a Hummer. Following this horrible collision, the driver of the Cadillac was transported to a hospital with critical injuries while the passenger, Colotta, was reported to have died at the scene. The occupants in the Hummer were also taken to a hospital for further treatment but were released. 
