MODESTO, CA — A fatal motorcycle accident in Modesto claimed the life of a 25-year-old Delhi resident early Friday morning, August 1. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash occurred at approximately 5:11 a.m. on Albers Road, north of Dusty Lane, when a 2001 Honda Accord, driven by a 26-year-old Modesto man, was turning left into a private driveway.
The motorcyclist, who was riding a 2011 Suzuki, attempted to pass slower traffic by using the oncoming lane. At that exact moment, the Honda began its turn, and the motorcycle crashed violently into the rear driver-side door. The impact threw the rider toward the shoulder, where emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
Accident Details:
- Both drivers were wearing the required safety gear
- Drugs or alcohol are not suspected
- The CHP is still investigating and has emphasized the importance of maintaining safe following distances and reducing speed
What Rights Do Families of Deceased Motorcyclists Have?
When a motorcyclist dies in an accident, even if it wasn’t intentional, California law allows close family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit if the crash involved driver negligence or dangerous road conditions.
📜 Laws That Support the Victims:
| Law | How It Protects You |
| California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 | Allows spouses, children, parents, and financial dependents to file a wrongful death claim when a negligent act causes the death of a loved one. |
| California Vehicle Code § 21801(a) | Requires drivers turning left to yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicle that poses a hazard. If the Honda failed to yield to the motorcyclist, it may constitute negligence. |
| California Vehicle Code § 21755 | Regulates passing on the right or oncoming lane. If the biker’s maneuver was lawful but poorly anticipated by the other driver, the latter may still bear liability. |
| California Civil Code § 1714(a) | States that everyone is responsible for their own actions or omissions that cause harm due to lack of caution. This is a key foundation for civil liability claims. |
Justice for Riders. Protection for Their Families.
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