Gilroy, CA- Man Killed When Motorcycle and Pickup Crash on Bolsa Rd

Gilroy, CA (June 27, 2019)- A pickup truck and a motorcycle crashed at Bolsa Road and Shore Road on Wednesday at approximately 5:35 am. The crash happened when a Honda CBR600 in the northbound lanes of Bolsa Road pulled into the right turn lane to pass some stopped vehicles close to the Shore Road intersection.

A Ford F-150 truck making a left turn from the southbound side of Bolsa Road to Shore Road collided with the motorcycle. The force of the crash threw the rider from the motorcycle; he subsequently passed away at the scene.

The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Hollister resident Richardpeter Holguin.

The driver of the pickup, a 35-year-old Watsonville resident, was uninjured.

The crash is under investigation.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Richardpeter Holguin.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Motorcycles and Pickup Truck Crashes in California

Many people don’t realize how often motorcycles and pickup trucks are involved in accidents. When motorcycle and pickup collide, serious injuries or death are likely to occur. According to the Insurance Information Institute crashes involving motorcycles and smaller trucks in the US in 2015 added up to 18,675 fatal accidents and 1,198,000 total accidents.

The Brady Law Group has been supporting those who’ve lost loved ones in motorcycle accidents in California for over 25 years. Our lawyers are skilled and knowledgeable about accidents involving different types of vehicles. We know that a motorcycle crash differs significantly from a car accident. We have the experience to aggressively fight for your rights and help you receive the compensation your family deserves. Contact us today at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.