Rider Hospitalized after Modesto Motorcycle Accident on McHenry and Morris Avenues
Modesto, California (February 12, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a motorcycle crash that left a rider with serious injuries on Tuesday afternoon in Modesto.
The accident occurred on McHenry and Morris avenues, February 11.
The authorities said a southbound truck was making a left turn to East Morris Avenue when, for an unknown reason, collided with a northbound motorcycle.
As a result of the crash, the motorcyclist suffered a broken leg and was taken to a hospital.
The truck driver was unhurt in the collision.
Both the truck driver and the motorcyclist were unidentified adult males.
It was not clear who was at fault in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
“Far too many motorcycle collisions are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, motorcyclists are the ones who tend to suffer the vast majority of injuries”, according to Arin Khodaverdian, Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group. Under California’s rule of comparative negligence, a victim may be able to collect compensation for injuries and other damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.
“Far too many bicycle accidents are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, bicyclists are the ones who tend to suffer the vast majority of injuries,” according to Arin Khodaverdian, Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group. Under California’s rule of comparative negligence, a victim may be able to collect compensation for injuries and other damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.