Lake Elsinore, CA- Multiple Motorcycles Involved in Fatal Crash on Hwy 74

Lake Elsinore, CA (June 25, 2019)- A crash involving three motorcycles resulted in one death and two serious injuries on Sunday at approximately 10:50 am on Highway 74 near El Cariso Road, west of Hell’s Kitchen Motorsports Bar and Grill.

According to reports, 51-year-old Corona resident Tina Coats was a passenger on a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by 62-year-old Corona resident Michael Zawicki. While riding westbound, Zawicki stopped when he encountered traffic backed up at the scene of an earlier accident.

While the bike ran idle, a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2018 Ducati motorcycle turned a bend in the road and encountered the stopped traffic.

While both motorcyclists braked, they were unable to stop completely, causing one of the motorcycles to crash into Zawicki’s bike. The force of this crash left Coats dead at the scene.

Zawicki was uninjured in the crash. Unfortunately, the drivers of the Yamaha and the Ducati, 60-year-old Aliso Viejo resident Faustino Ochoa and 51-year-old San Clemente resident Declan Kenny did suffer injuries.

In order to commence the investigation into the crash, Highway 74 was briefly closed in both directions.

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

Additionally, our thoughts are with Faustino Ochoa and Declan Kenny and their families. We hope for full recoveries.

NHTSA Motorcycle Facts for California

People involved in 80% of motorcycle crashes will sustain injuries or death, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated. The NHTSA’s report noted that only 20% of people in car accidents will sustain injuries or death. These statistics clearly demonstrate the vulnerability of motorcycles compared with cars and other automobiles.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident you need the support of a skilled motorcycle crash attorney. For over 25 years, the attorneys with the Brady Law Group have been helping those who’ve lost family members in motorcycle crashes. We can lead you through insurance procedures and discuss with you honestly and fairly whether or not a wrongful death lawsuit is the correct route to take. Call us at 866-478-6483 to speak with one of our attorneys. We’re ready to hear your story and guide you on the next steps during this painful time.

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.