One Person Suffers Fatal Trauma During Chico Motorcycle Collision
On Friday, August 14, 2020, one person sadly lost his life during a Chico motorcycle collision. The Chico Police Department (CPD) indicated that the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the accident and that the decedent was the only individual injured. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly withholding the identity of the decedent until his family is notified. Additionally, the accident remains under investigation.
Crash Details
CPD reports state that the accident took place at around 10:19 on Skyway to the west of the intersection at Potter Road. Details about the events that led up to the accident have not yet been reported.
After they were contacted about the crash, CPD immediately dispatched response teams to the location. Responding agencies included CPD as well as the Chico Fire Department. When responders reached the site, they discovered the motorcyclist unresponsive. Paramedics placed the motorcyclist on an ambulance and had them rushed to a local hospital. Medical officials attempted to perform lifesaving efforts at the hospital but were tragically unable to stabilize the injured individual. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased in hospital custody.
Investigation
CPD has reported that their Major Accident Investigation Team has been called in to look into what may have caused this crash. So far, investigators haven’t reported any suspected collision factors. Often, accidents like this one are caused by things that are outside of motorcyclist control like defective vehicle products or hazardous roads.
Additionally, collisions like these are difficult for police to properly investigate because they aren’t able to ask any of the parties involved about what happened. For this reason, it’s very important to reach out to a Chico wrongful death lawyer who can look into the collision privately. An experienced attorney will know how to uncover evidence to make sure at-fault parties are held financially responsible.
Wrongful Death Damages
Losing a person in your life can be completely overwhelming. For many, losing someone so suddenly comes along with intense feelings of grief and pain and people often feel unable to focus on their normal lives. In times like these, it’s very important to make sure that you do what you can to help yourself and your loved ones heal.
However, fatal accidents can also cause financial issues for families. In many cases, households lose an important income source or access to valuable services like childcare or cleaning. Furthermore, funeral and burial services can be very costly. While it’s not possible to replace someone you love, it often is possible to obtain compensation for these damages. Through wrongful death claims, families are frequently able to obtain the funds they need to have financial security during a very difficult period.
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Chico Wrongful Death Lawyer
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