Carlsbad Drunk Driving Accident Results in Death of Motorcyclist
An alleged drunk driving accident that occurred in Carlsbad California (near San Diego) took the life of a Cape Cod motorcyclist recently. According to WBZ TV, two cyclists were stopped at an intersection red light when one was hit by a car that was driven by Keith Roles of Poway. The accident took place at approximately 1:30 a.m. Roles has been arrested.
California is known as a motorcycle friendly state, and it is unfortunate that an out of town visitor has lost his life due to the negligence of a motorist under the influence. California motorcycle accident lawyers see this frequently, but know that riding a motorcycle does not necessarily have to be a risky or dangerous activity that it often appears to be. In the state, many people enjoy riding and it should be a safe and enjoyable activity if all were to wear helmets, drive the speed limit and avoid stunts. However, this is not the case many times. Other motorists often don’t pay close attention to motorcyclists, and are at fault for accidents that occur. In the unfortunate death mentioned earlier, the driver of the motorcycle was obeying the law – it was the negligence of Roles that took his life.
Driving a motorcycle seems to put a motorist at increased risk for accidents in certain instances – for example, when drunk drivers are in the vicinity. When motorists are impaired, it puts others around them at a higher risk of being involved in an accident. Since motorcyclists are less protected, they are at a far greater risk of serious injury due to people around them who drive under the influence.
Motorists who drive over the speed limit may not be able to stop soon enough to avoid a crash, especially when weather conditions are dismal. A motorcyclist is often in greater danger of being killed or severely injured than other motorists if struck by a vehicle traveling at excessive speeds. While a helmet is always recommended, it cannot protect a motorists from serious injuries. Many drivers do not obey traffic rules, which place all motorists at a great risk of being involved in a collision which could result in serious injuries.
Some motorists are very aggressive, and feel that motorcycles have no business being on the roads. This attitude often leads drivers to follow a motorcycle too closely, cut him off in traffic or acting in other aggressive ways that can cause an accident resulting in serious injury or even death. If you are injured, make sure to contact a San Diego personal injury attorney to review your case during a free consultation.
The Reeves Law Group has offices across California, and is dedicated to representing personal injury victims, including victims of San Diego drunk driving accidents. Please contact us for a free consultation at (800) 644-8000.
