Ceres, CA- Man on Motorized Tricycle Killed in Crash with Lexus on Service Rd.

Ceres, CA (April 30, 2019)- The California Highway Patrol reported a deadly crash between the rider of a motorized tricycle and the driver of a Lexus on Sunday at around 8:45 pm.

The crash happened when Yardira Flores, a 32-year-old Ceres resident, and Lexus driver, was driving at around 40 miles per hour east on Service Road near Collins Road. Apparently not seeing the tricycle, the Lexus hit the bike from the rear.

According to reports, the rider hit the Lexus’s windshield after going airborne due to the accident’s impact. The tricyclist was sent over the car’s roof, breaking the sunroof, rolling onto the trunk, and eventually falling to the ground.

The motorized tricyclist died at the crash site. Pending family notification, their identity has not yet been released.

The driver of the Lexus stopped west of Moffet Street on the shoulder of Service Road and cooperated with officials.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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

Rear-End Accidents with Bicycles and Motorized Tricycles in California

The League of American Bicyclist’s Every Bicyclist Counts says that bicycles being hit from the rear account for 40% of fatal bike crashes. Crashes with motorized vehicles that function similarly to bicycles– such as adult tricycles– can also result in severe injuries such as brain injuries as well as death.

As commuters seek more environmentally friendly ways of getting around, small motorized vehicles such as motorized tricycles will be an increased presence on the road. Drivers must stay alert for all who share California’s roads. If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident involving a motorized tricycle or similar transportation technology, contact the experienced accident lawyers at the Brady Law Group. We are up-to-date on laws related to these new forms of transportation and prepared to fight for the rights of those who’ve been injured as well as the rights of family members who’ve lost loved ones in these types of accidents. Call 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.