Nipomo, CA – Man Killed, Woman Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Thompson Ave
Nipomo, CA (November 13, 2018) – 42-year-old Mark Bradford Hurd and 41-year-old Krisanna Lynn Anastasia Parke, both from Santa Maria, California, were involved in a motorcycle accident on Thompson Avenue this Saturday at 7:30 PM. The accident resulted in the death of Hurd and in serious injury to Parke.
The pair were riding a 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle when a 2015 Chevrolet 2500 pick-up truck careened into them, The driver of the truck, 62-year-old John Ricker of Arroyo Grande, was turning left onto Thompson Avenue from Wineman Road. Ricker claims he came to a stop first but still failed to notice the motorcycle traveling down the road, causing him to turn directly into it. Both motorcycle occupants were thrown from their Harley. Hurd was pronounced dead at the scene and Parke was medically transported to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. Ricker was unharmed in the incident.
The accident is still open to investigation at this time.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mark Bradford Hurd. We know that this is a dark and trying time for all of you. We would also like to wish Krisanna Lynn Anastasia Parke a swift and complete recovery.
In 2013, more than 11,780 motorcyclists were either injured or killed in auto accidents. This number has been steadily on the rise with each passing year. The counties of Los Angeles and San Diego top the list of California counties with the highest number of motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle accidents are especially dangerous because the rider and any passengers are completely unprotected from the road and vehicles around them. Head and spinal injuries are the two most common types of injuries that motorcycle riders suffer from after an accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident while riding a motorcycle, you need to make sure that you retain the services of a reputable accident attorney. All too often other drivers and insurance companies try to shove the blame on to the motorcycle rider. If you do not have capable legal representation on your side, you may end up paying out of your own pocket for medical bills and other damages that you are suffering from as a result of someone else’s negligence. If you would like to go over your case with a licensed attorney in a free consultation, then please contact Brady Law Group at (866) 211-2562 and speak with an attorney in our offices today.
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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.
