Grass Valley, CA – Gabriel Rey Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Accident on McCourtney Rd at State Hwy 20

Grass Valley, CA (June 28, 2019) – A 66-year-old man has been pronounced dead after being involved a motorcycle collision on McCourtney Rd at State Hwy 20 in Grass Valley. The accident occurred on Tuesday, June 25th, at around 4:50 p.m.

Authorities report that Gabriel Oliver Rey was dead at the scene of the accident after with an oncoming van head-on, just west of the Nevada County Fairgrounds. 

Officials believe that Rey’s wheel began to wobble while traveling eastbound down on McCourtney. Another vehicle noticed Rey’s issue and pulled over to the side of the road. However, an oncoming van traveling westbound failed to notice and struck Rey head-on.

Rey was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries.

No one else was injured in the crash which is currently under investigation.

We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Gabriel Oliver Rey.

Motorcycle Collisions in San Francisco

In California alone, there were over 16,000 injuries resulting from motorcycle collisions in 2017. If you are involved in a motorcycle crash, there is an 80 percent chance that it will result in the death of the injured victim. This is largely due to the lack of safety features available to protect motorcycle riders from the hazards of the roadway.

In some cases, the surviving family members can call a San Francisco motorcycle crash lawyer in order to recover after a deadly accident.

The California personal injury lawyers at Brady Law Group have helped thousands of families regain lost compensation for their damages after a deadly motorcycle crash. If a loved one has been killed due to a reckless driver, contact us today at (866) 478-6483 to see what options are available for your case. 

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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.