Fatal Butte County Motorcyclist Accident
California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a deadly motorcycle accident took place in Butte County on the morning of Monday, June 3, 2019. CHP has confirmed that one individual was killed during the collision. However, authorities of the Butte County Sheriff’s Department are waiting until the motorcyclist’s family is notified to release his or her full identity. The collision remains under investigation as officers attempt to figure out what factors caused the accident to occur. I would like to send my support and sympathy to those who’ve suffered the loss of a loved one because of this terrible incident.
Crash Information
According to officers, the crash happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. in a rural area about 20 minutes east of the city of Chico. The motorcyclist had been driving on Centerville Road close to the intersection at China Camp Road in the area of Butte Creek Canyon when they apparently lost control of their vehicle and crashed. Specific details about how the crash took place, including whether or not other vehicles were involved have not yet been reported.
Investigation
As police investigate this accident, authorities have not stated what, if any, factors they suspect to have been involved. Motorcycle accidents can be very dangerous and are often caused by factors such as defective or hazardous roadways, malfunctioning motorcycle parts such as steering systems or tires, reckless driving, medical issues, and more.
Butte County Motorcycle Accidents
According to reports from officials, 773 traumatic motorcycle accidents took place in Butte County between 2007 and 2019. These accidents left 849 people with injuries ranging from severe to minor and cost 44 more individuals their lives.
The most common types of motorcycle collisions were broadside, hit-object, and rollover accidents in order from most to least common. Together, these three types of accidents accounted for over two-thirds of motorcycle crashes in Butte County. Additionally, motorcycle accidents most commonly took place between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and very rarely occurred between midnight and 9:00 a.m.
Recovering Wrongful Death Damages
When deadly accidents happen, the families and loved ones of decedents are often left with serious financial issues. Losing a family member can mean losing a source of income and/or household services that you rely on. Dealing with this kind of financial pressure can make healing emotionally after such a traumatic event completely overwhelming. However, families are often able to get help by claiming compensation through wrongful death claims. If you’d like to know more about how these claims work, the best thing you can do is to speak with a Chico motorcycle accident attorney who has worked on cases like yours. To get more information on how you can find a lawyer with enough experience to successfully handle your case, watch the video below:
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