(Long Beach, California) On September 9th, at around 1:45 a.m. a report was made for a motorcycle crash in Long Beach involving an SUV vehicle.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, the SUV and motorcyclist collided in Atlantic Avenue and Villa Park. Police said that the motorcyclist was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The SUV driver was also taken to the hospital but was not in life-threatening conditions.
According to police, the SUV driver was turning left and was struck by the motorcyclist who was believed to have run a stop light. Investigation is currently ongoing in regards to speed playing a factor in the fatal collision.
Legal Analysis on the Atlantic Avenue and Villa Park
If alcohol played a major factor in the motorcyclist driving past a red light and striking the vehicle, investigators can look at California Code VEH 23152 (a), prohibiting driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage. Another law that investigators may view is 23152 (b) which specifically states that it is unlawful to drive with 0.08% percent of alcohol in blood or more, by weight.
Investigators may also review California Code, VEH 23152 (f) as this code prohibits driving under the influence of any drugs. It is important to note that even medication can cause impairment.
Speeding can play a factor when drivers disobey traffic lights, putting others in great danger. Due to this possibility, Investigators may review California Code, VEH 22350 as it prohibits driving within an unreasonable increased speed limit and requires all drivers to drive in a speed that does not put others in dangers. For example, driving in a speed of 75 mph when traffic ahead of you are traveling 45 mph due to intense rain or flood. This can cause your vehicle to crash onto oncoming traffic and potentially putting others at harm.
Advice for Families Affected by this Collision
If the driver or rider is a loved one of yours and you want to learn more about the investigation process, calling the Long Beach Police Department may help you with any additional questions you have about the collision.
Planning to file a wrongful death claim against the defendant can be stressful while also dealing with grief. To ease distress, you should contact a legal expert who has experience in personal injury or wrongful death cases to help you with the next legal steps.
If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
