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Fresno County, CA – A motorcyclist killed in a crash near Prather has been identified

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FRESNO COUNTY, CA – A motorcyclist who was killed in a car crash on Wednesday morning in Fresno County has been identified by authorities.

Two vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in a crash on Highway 168 near Little Sandy Road around 7:30 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol officers. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Richard Lewis, 43, of Auberry, had died from his injuries. A medical examiner pronounced him dead at the scene. According to police, Lewis was riding his motorcycle on the highway when he reached a curve in the road, where an SUV was waiting to make a left turn.

Lewis was ejected from his bike after crashing into the back of an SUV for an unknown reason. According to reports, Lewis was hit by a trailer pulled by a van after the crash. There is still an investigation underway into the crash, but Lewis was wearing a helmet at the time.

Fatal Motorcycle Collision Lawyers in Fresno County

Motorcycle accidents claim the lives of hundreds of people throughout California each year while leaving over 15,000 others injured. Although riders on motorcycles are usually careful and cautious, we are unable to control how others sharing the road maintain control over their vehicles. As a result, numerous people end up losing their lives in accidents due to the negligent and reckless actions of drivers. In many cases, distracted driving, impaired driving, and people engaging in reckless and negligent behaviors cause life-altering injuries that leave surviving relatives devastated.

As if dealing with overwhelming grief was not enough, numerous families are required to put forth tens of thousands of dollars to cover the funeral costs of their loved ones. When victims are killed in accidents resulting from the negligence of others, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Fresno County as soon as possible. Although we understand that no amount of compensation could ever take away a family’s pain and suffering, compensation can help grieving families cover the costs of burial and funeral expenses and alleviate the impact of lost wages moving forward.

Fresno County Wrongful Death Attorneys

Working with a responsive and effective legal team after experiencing the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can help to ensure your legal rights are protected. With nearly four decades of experience, the Fresno County motorcycle accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have helped thousands of families hold wrongdoers accountable and get the justice they deserve for their loved ones.

Being able to focus on moving forward after experiencing a loss is something our law firm is dedicated to helping our clients do. We work hard to help families protect their legal rights and best interests. If your loved one lost their life in a collision, and you believe negligence played a role, contact our personal injury attorneys in Fresno County at (888) 500-5000 to see how we can help you. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team at www.Torem.com to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident to determine what options are available for you.

Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Fresno.  For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers.  If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  

Disclaimer: Our firm, Torem & Associates, has worked hard to become valued members of the local business community.  We write these posts as a way to bring awareness to the dangers of driving or being a passenger in any type of automobile accident. We hope that through awareness, people will use additional caution when out on the roadways in Fresno and throughout California to prevent being seriously injured in a crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is meant to be informational and is not intended to be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photos used in the post are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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