Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Accident
A Sacramento police officer sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident the morning of July 26, 2010 after he went over some debris on the roadway. According to a report in The Sacramento City News, the injury crash occurred at the intersection of Third Street and Richards Boulevard when the officer was riding his motorcycle northbound on Third Street. As he made a turn on to Richards, his motorcycle slid on the debris and crashed. The officer sustained injuries, which were not life-threatening.
It is indeed fortunate that this police officer was not seriously injured. I pray for his quick and full recovery.
Roadway Debris Accidents
Unfortunately, freeway debris is a common sight on California’s freeways. The California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) estimates that 140,000 cubic yards of debris is dumped on California’s roadways each year. Highway debris has caused 155 California car accident deaths between 2006 and 2008. In California, a motorist can be fined for dropping anything other than live bird feathers or water from their vehicles onto a roadway. In addition to fines, they can be held civilly and criminally responsible for the consequences of that debris on our roadways.
Liability Issues
When the person responsible for dumping debris onto a roadway that caused an accident, is found they may be held criminally and civilly liable for their actions. Based on this news report, it is not clear what exactly the motorcycle struck and who dropped that debris on the roadway. Injured victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced Sacramento personal injury lawyer, who will inform them about how their car insurance policy applies to a roadway debris case. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation to injured victims and their families.
What are the most common types of debris that you come across on the roadway?
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