Sacramento, CA – Fatal Motorcycle Accident on I-80 near Watt Avenue

Sacramento, CA (November 2, 2018) – One person lost their life in a motorcycle crash that occurred early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in Sacramento. The accident transpired at approximately 12:28 am on the eastbound lanes, just west of the Watt Avenue off-ramp.

Officials have confirmed, at least two motorcycles were traveling on Interstate 80 heading east when for reasons that are still unclear, the riders collided into one another. According to the first responders on the scene, paramedics attempted to revive a severely injured victim, but despite rescue efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the crash site. Multiple lanes on Interstate 80 were blocked following the fatal accident as police conducted their investigation. Emergency crews worked to clear debris from the roadway and dispatched tow trucks to remove both motorcycles from the scene. The identities of the victims in this accident have not been made public. Authorities will work to establish the probable cause of this deadly accident.

The California Highway Patrol has assumed authority over this investigation and will release additional details once they become available.

Accidents happen every day throughout the state of California ranging from minor incidents to catastrophic and sometimes result in the loss of life.  We were saddened to learn that someone lost their life in this tragic accident and we would like to offer our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased victim who was taken too soon. Losing a loved one is painful especially when it happens in an unexpected way.  We hope for comfort and peace to all who were affected by this tragedy.

Motorcycle Accidents in California

Each year in California, there are more than 11,000 motorcycle accidents involving injuries that occur on our streets and highways every year.  There are more than 450 fatalities that involve motorcycle riders each year as well.  CHP will investigate to determine if one or both motorcyclists acted unreasonably and establish who is ultimately responsible for the accident. Authorities will also consider if drugs or alcohol were factors in the events that led up the fatal accident.

If you or someone that you care about has been injured or lost their lives in a motorcycle accident and you believe that another party was negligent and caused the accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. You may have the ability to file a wrongful death claim is a loved one was lost. The most important thing to do for you and your family is to contact a personal injury attorney that has the skills and compassion to handle complex motorcycle accident claims.

Call the Brady Law Group today at (866) 211-2562 to speak with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys today. We are available to speak with you about your accident today.

 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.