One Suffers Fatal Trauma in Redding Motorcycle Crash
On Sunday, December 20, 2020, one person sustained fatal trauma as the result of a Redding motorcycle crash. At this time, Shasta County officials are still withholding the identity of the decedent until their family has been notified. The Redding Police Department (RPD) reports that the incident happened between a motorcycle and passenger vehicle early in the night. No other people suffered injuries during the accident.
Crash Details
The collision happened at about 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Sunset Drive and Eureka way. RPD has not yet reported information regarding what events led up to the fatal accident. However, police stated they believe a 2007 Audi and a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle collided head-on inside of the intersection. Additionally, officers reported that the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and that the driver was wearing a seatbelt.
Response
The collision was reported via phone to police, and RPD dispatch rushed a response team to the site. When they arrived, responders discovered that the motorcyclist had sustained critical trauma during the collision. Sadly, medical officials declared the motorcyclist deceased at the scene.
Investigation
Eureka Way reportedly remained closed to traffic for several hours while police investigated evidence at the collision site. At this time, officers have not confirmed any suspected causes of the crash. However, RPD has stated that they believe driving under the influence was not involved in this accident. As investigations continue, police are looking into multiple possible causes, including non-motorist factors like faulty motorcycle parts and issues with roadway pavement.
While police put a lot of work into investigating auto accidents, the investigation process can be very difficult when they aren’t able to take statements from involved motorists. For this reason, it’s possible that officers won’t uncover all of the relevant evidence while investigating a deadly crash. Sadly, this can leave families without the ability to obtain fair repayment for the damages that they’ve suffered.
To make sure an accident is investigated to the fullest possible extent and with your family’s rights as a priority, it’s best to reach out to a Redding wrongful death lawyer. An experienced wrongful death lawyer will know how to investigate the collision privately.
Wrongful Death Damages
Losing a person you care about in a car accident can be devastating. Not only do families typically deal with intense grief, but they are often put in a difficult financial situation because of their loss. Issues like lost income or services can not only make it hard to pay for funeral expenses, but can even leave families unsure of how they’ll be able to pay their bills.
Thankfully, it’s possible to seek compensation for these losses through wrongful death claims. For more information about wrongful death claim compensation, watch the following video:
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