One Person Killed in Madera County Crash on Road 12 near Avenue 33 ½
Madera County, California (September 17, 2022) – Authorities are investigating a Friday evening head-on collision that killed a motorcyclist in Madera County.
The deadly head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a car occurred at about 7:15 p.m., on September 16, on Road 12 near Avenue 33 ½.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a gray Nissan Altima was headed westbound on Avenue 12, and a Harley Davidson was traveling eastbound on the roadway.
The driver of the Nissan reportedly tried to pass traffic and enter the opposite lane. When the driver noticed the motorcycle, both the motorcyclist and driver swerved to the left onto the south shoulder of Avenue 12.
Unfortunately, both the motorcycle and the Nissan collided head-on.
Sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
There were four occupants in the car, two adults and two juveniles. It was unclear if they were wearing their seatbelts when the accident occurred.
The four parties sustained injuries ranging from minor to major non-life threatening injuries. They were hospitalized for treatment
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving-related traffic collisions.
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