Camarillo, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Fiery Traffic Crash on East Pleasant Valley Road
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Camarillo Fiery Motorcycle Crash on East Pleasant Valley Road
Camarillo, California (August 21, 2019) – One person was killed and other two injured in Fiery Multivehicle Crash in Camarillo Wednesday morning, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
The fatal crash happened at around 7:45 a.m. August 21, on Pleasant Valley Road between Las Posas and Lewis roads.
A California Highway Patrol report indicated that, a motorcycle, a semi-truck and a sedan collided on the roadway for unknown reasons. Due to the impact, the truck overturned onto the motorcycle and the sedan caught fire after the crash.
Camarillo Fiery Multivehicle Crash on East Pleasant Valley Road, August 21
One person was trapped in the burning sedan and was extricated by firefighters then extinguished the blaze. The initial report indicated that one person was rushed to the hospital with moderate injuries while another motorist suffered minor injuries.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The crash resulted to the closure of Pleasant Valley Road from Las Posas to East Fifth Street as authorities investigated the cause of the fatal crash.
Meanwhile, the investigation is still ongoing.
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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