Lake Elsinore, CA – CHP Officer Sgt. Steve Licon Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Lake Elsinore, CA (April 7, 2019) – A California Highway Patrol Officer passed away and at least two other victims were hurt in an accident on the 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore on Saturday, April 6.
California Highway Patrol and the Riverside Fire Department responded to the scene of this fatal accident. According to CHP officers, the crash occurred about 4:30 p.m. north of Nichols Road.
The motorcycle officer who was killed in the incident was Sgt. Steve Licon. It is thought that Licon was hit by an “errant driver” while administering a traffic stop on the side shoulder of the freeway. His motorcycle looked like it was pinned between two cars. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Emergency responders were called to the scene to render aid the injured parties. Two other people were transported to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center. The officer was airlifted to a hospital and where he died shortly after.
Dozens of police officers gathered to accompany the hearse that took Licon’s body to the Riverside County coroner’s office.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Steve Licon who passed away as a result of this fatal accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time. We also send healing wishes to all the injured victims.
How Many People Die In DUI Accidents In California?
Southern California residents are under a high level of risk due to the fact that many people choose to drink and drive. Such a decision from the drivers contributes to serious, tragic injury and even death for innocent victims.
The statistics showing the number of people who died in drunk driving accidents include the following – 882 drunk driving deaths. The number of accident injuries involving alcohol averages between 10 and 12 percent for several years and drivers aged 21 to 24 years makes up 35% of the persons arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. Males are also more likely to drive drunk than females.
If you are involved in a drunk driving accident, including if you lost a loved one in such an accident, you deserve help and recompense. Talk to a personal injury attorney for advice on how to proceed with your case. A drunk driver is subject to a lawsuit for recovery of damages for causing bodily harm and property damage. Punitive damages are also recoverable from an intoxicated driver.
If you were injured or if a loved one died in an accident, contact us at the Brady Law Group. Our attorneys are experienced in wrongful death and injury cases involving multiple vehicles. Call us at 866-478-6483 to arrange a confidential consultation.
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.
