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Merced, CA – Police report death of man after motorcycle slammed into parked car

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MERCED, CA – Police in Merced say a motorcyclist died after colliding with a car on Saturday night. A motorcycle was involved in a crash with a parked car around 6:30 p.m. near Bear Creek Drive and Glen Avenue. Officers arrived to find a 34-year-old man and a 27-year-old man injured.

Officials report that the older of the two men died after being taken to a local hospital. According to investigators, the second man remains hospitalized, but his condition is stable at this time.

It was discovered during the investigation that both men had been riding the same motorcycle. The motorcycle crashed into a parked car along the curb for an unknown reason.

According to police, alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, but the cause is still under investigation.

Merced Wrongful Death Lawyers

Over 15,500 people sustain injuries in California motorcycle collisions per year. Though it would be ideal for every injured victim to fully recover, this is rarely the case, as motorcyclists are basically unprotected in the event of an accident. More than 600 people are killed in motorcycle accidents throughout California each and every year

Fatal accidents have a devastating impact on families. In many cases, victims are left to grieve the loss of their loved ones while trying to come to terms with the fact that their loved one lost their life in an accident caused by the negligent actions of another person.

In many cases, motorcyclists are involved in wrecks with other vehicles operated by distracted, impaired, and reckless drivers. Although we can be vigilant to protect others who are sharing the road, there is no guarantee that other motorists are going to take our safety into consideration while driving. As a result, we see numerous people fatally injured in accidents in California that could have been prevented. 

Motorcycle Collision Attorneys in Merced

These accidents often have an overwhelming impact on families who are left to endure the mental, physical, and financial challenges of an unexpected loss. When victims are killed in auto accidents as a result of another person’s actions, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Merced as soon as possible. Surviving relatives may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the costs they face moving forward after enduring an unexpected loss.

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 Merced 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 Merced at (888) 500-5000 to see how we can help you. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team 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 Merced.  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 Merced 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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