Benjamin Sterling, 47, Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Maricopa Highway in Lockwood Valley
Benjamin Sterling ID’d as One of Two Motorcyclists Killed in Lockwood Valley Crash on Maricopa Highway (Highway 33)
Ventura County, California (May 31, 2019) – One of the two motorcyclists who were killed Wednesday afternoon in a traffic accident near Lockwood Valley has been identified as Benjamin Sterling, 47, of Arizona, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The tragic accident occurred at around 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on the southbound side of Maricopa Highway, just north Lockwood Valley. Maricopa Highway is also known as Highway 33.
According to the authorities, Sterling and the other man were riding their motorbikes separately southbound on the highway when they crashed.
The California Highway Patrol said one of the motorcyclists might have lost control, causing the other to crash. Sterling and the other man were both ejected from their bikes upon the impact and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our condolences go to the family and friends of Sterling as they cope with the tragic crash.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
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Motorcycle Accidents
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