Posts Tagged ‘Santa Cruz Sentinel’
Distracted Driving Leads to Serious and Often Fatal California Motorcycle Accidents
California Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel, in 2008, nearly 6,000 people died in accidents that involved a distracted driver. In addition, more than a half a million individuals were injured. Unfortunately, motorcyclists—as a group—are largely affected by distracted driving, since their decreased visibility makes them more vulnerable. As a California motorcyclist, it is important to understand the dangers you face on California roadways, so you can take the necessary precautions to prevent serious California motorcycling injuries.
Santa Cruz California Hit and Run Ends Pro-cyclist’s Career
On May 14,2010, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported that pro-cyclist Taylor Tolleson filed a lawsuit against the California hit and run driver that ended his pro-cycling career. In July of 2009, Tolleson was heading back to Santa Cruz on his motorcycle, when he was hit by a speeding Audi on Highway 1. The Audi pinned Tolleson underneath the car, left him on California Highway 1, and fled the scene of the accident. Tolleson was taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center where he sustained a traumatic brain injury and broken vertebra in his Santa Cruz motorcycle hit and run accident.


