Edgar Jimenez Killed in Motorcycle Accident at Barton and Gettysburg Avenues in Fresno
Edgar Jimenez ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Fresno Crash at Barton and Gettysburg Avenues
Fresno, California (July 1, 2021) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died Wednesday afternoon in a collision with a pickup truck at an intersection in Fresno as Edgar Jimenez, 26, of Fresno.
According to the Fresno Police Department, the deadly motorcycle crash happened at around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at the intersection of East Gettysburg and North Barton avenues.
Police said Jimenez was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Gettysburg Avenue at a high rate of speed when a Honda pickup that had stopped for a red light in the northbound lane of Barton turned left onto Gettysburg Avenue.
Jimenez’s motorcycle ultimately crashed into the driver-side door of the pickup truck.
Man Killed in Fresno Motorcycle Crash Identified
Jimenez was declared dead at the scene.
The female driver of the Honda was hospitalized in unknown condition.
No other details were immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.
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