Placerville Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A Placerville man tragically lost his life during a rural motorcycle crash on Sunday, May 10, 2020. The decedent has been identified as 39-year-old Douglas J. Mann. Reports from California Highway Patrol (CHP) stated that the exact time of the accident is not known and that only one vehicle was involved. The cause of this terrible accident remains under investigation at this time.
Crash Details
The crash took place on Highway 49 to the north of Riverwood Drive between the communities of Coloma and Placerville. According to reports from CHP based on initial investigations, Mann had been driving a Honda CRF 250L southbound along Highway 49 when he entered a curve in the road. As the motorcycle navigated the curve, the driver touched his brakes for unknown reasons, apparently causing him to lose control of the vehicle.
After Mann lost control of his bike, it began to skid and eventually traveled off of the eastern edge of the road. After leaving the road, the motorcycle crashed into a tree, then traveled down an embankment into a ditch located in a heavily wooded area.
Response
Police reportedly received a phone call from somebody working on private property near the crash site regarding the accident at around 6:25 p.m. However, police say that they are still investigating the timeline of this incident. When responders reached the crash scene, they reportedly found Mann alive. However, he tragically lost his life soon after being located.
Investigation
As CHP officers look into the possible causes of this accident, not much information about suspected factors has been reported. Police say that they do not know what speed the motorcycle was traveling and that no witnesses saw the vehicle strike the tree after it left the road. Officials also reported that the weather was dry, clear, and sunny throughout the day that the accident took place.
Investigating fatal collisions involving only one person can be very hard. Because they aren’t able to ask the driver what took place, it’s possible that police won’t uncover important evidence that could reveal what factors actually caused the crash. To make sure that you and your family are able to claim the compensation you deserve from negligent parties, it’s vital to work with an attorney who can privately investigate the incident.
Finding a Trustworthy Lawyer
The period of time directly after a fatal vehicle accident can be emotionally overwhelming for families. Due to intense feelings of grief, many people find it hard to keep up and may want to delay seeking legal help. However, the sooner a lawyer can begin working on your case, the more effective they can be in protecting your family’s right to obtaining fair compensation.
Thankfully, it is easy to research an injury lawyer’s background in order to find out if they are trustworthy. For more info about locating an excellent Placerville wrongful death lawyer, watch this video:
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