Garberville, CA – 69-Year-Old Stockton Man Killed in Garberville Motorcycle Accident on U.S. 101 Near Arnette Dr.

Garberville, CA (June 9, 2019) – A multi-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle occurred on June 8th at about 1:45 p.m., that took the life of the rider.

California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of this fatal accident. According to CHP officers, the crash occurred on U.S. 101, just north of Arnette Dr.

The fatal accident happened when Ronald Peter, the driver of a 2001 Ford F-250, was traveling southbound on U.S. 101 and slowed to make a left turn into a parking lot. Peter had his left turn indicator on and was stopped, waiting for a break in traffic. A 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was driven by a 69-year-old Stockton man, was traveling southbound U.S. 101 at an unspecified speed. The man saw the Ford stopped ahead of him and hit the brakes on his motorcycle, but was unable to avoid striking the rear of the Ford.

Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid. The motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was declared dead at the scene.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim who passed away as a result of this fatal accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Speeding And Motorcycles In California

Almost half of the accidents involving a motorcycle are driven by speeding or alcohol abuse. These factors obviously play a large role in accidents among cars and other types of vehicles too. However, because motorcycles are so small and don’t provide very much protection to the rider, crashes that involve speeding or alcohol are extremely more likely to result in death or grave injury.

As well, motorcycles colliding with a fixed object account for 25 percent of motorcyclist deaths, but only 18 percent of car crash fatalities. Again, because the motorcyclist is unprotected and is likely to be ejected from their bike, these accidents are more deadly for riders.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or passed away due to an accident involving a motorcycle, seek the help of an attorney with solid experience. Brady Law Group can help you deal with the legal pitfalls of this situation and help you handle claims with insurance companies. We offer experienced motorcycle accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please 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.