Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Leaves Man Seriously Injuredby Peter Nero, January 12th, 2011
A serious Los Angeles motorcycle accident occurred early in the morning of January 12, 2011 on Sepulveda Boulevard, near Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach. The motorcyclist, whose name has not yet been released, had just turned left onto Sepulveda from Rosecrans, turning legally on a green light. Manhattan Beach Police say a truck, driven by John Garcia of North Hollywood, was making a left turn onto northbound Sepulveda from the stop sign a Valley Drive. The motorcyclist slid under the flatbed truck; the truck's rear wheels rolled over him, crushing his pelvis. The motorcyclist is a 39-year old Redondo Beach resident, and was taken directly from the scene of the accident to County-Harbor UCLA Medical Center where he underwent surgery for his injuries. There are still no updates on his condition. Police Sgt. Mark Mason stated the accident was under investigation; it is not yet known who was at fault in the accident which closed Southbound Sepulveda between Rosecrans and Valley Drive until nearly 3:30 in the afternoon. When a motorcycle, which is relatively unprotected, collides with a big truck, the results for the motorcyclist are rarely positive. While motorcycles can be a great way to travel, most especially in heavily congested Los Angeles traffic, motorcycle riders are simply at a much greater risk of serious or deadly consequences in the event of an accident. Many times vehicle drivers simply fail to see the motorcycle rider. In this particular instance it is not yet known whether the driver of the truck did not see the motorcycle rider, or if negligence or distracted driving on the part of the truck driver was involved. An experienced Los Angeles accident attorney can effectively evaluate a specific motorcycle accident, establish legal responsibility, review the damages, and ultimately collect the financial settlement the client deserves. All content on Accidents.com is for informational purposes only and is NOT intended as legal or medical advice. Please seek advice from a professional on any related topics.
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