Turlock, CA – Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 99

Turlock, CA (December 26, 2018) On the 22^nd of December, a fatal motorcycle crash happened on Highway 99 near Countryside Plaza.  According to the reports, as a motorcycle headed down Fulkerth Road towards Highway 99, it clipped the back of a Chevrolet pickup truck for unknown reasons. When emergency crews arrived, they found the 39-year-old motorcyclist, Michael Beede, seriously injured and transported him to a Modesto hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he did not survive his injuries. The pickup truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. The accident is currently under investigation.

We send our condolences to Beede’s family as we know it’s never easy to lose a loved one in a vehicle accident, especially if the accident could have been prevented.

Motorcycle Accidents in California

Recent studies show that fatalities resulting from motorcycle accidents are twenty-eight times more likely than fatalities resulting from other vehicle accidents. The reason motorcyclists are more likely to lose their lives is because their bodies are subject to external harm. It’s easy for motorcyclists to get injured after colliding with a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds and moving at a rapid speed. The most common causes of motorcycle accidents are drivers not paying attention to motorcyclists on the road, especially since they’re smaller and harder to see.

The police are currently investigating this accident to determine what caused the motorcyclist to crash into the pickup truck. They’re checking to see who had the right of way, and if the truck driver moved in front of the oncoming motorcyclist. Once they conclude their reports, Beede’s family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a California wrongful death attorney.

At Brady Law Group, we understand how traumatic it is for families to lose their loved ones in motorcycle accidents. We do everything we can to help families win their cases so they can receive compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral costs, and more. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation with our legal team.

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.