Geary McNeil, 23, Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Beach Boulevard and Clay Avenue in Huntington Beach
23-Year-Old Geary McNeil Died in Huntington Beach Motorcycle Accident at Beach Boulevard and Clay Avenue
Huntington Beach, California (August 5, 2019) – 23-year-old Geary McNeil, of Westminster, has been identified as the victim killed in Huntington Beach accident on Friday morning, according to the Huntington Beach police department.
The fatal collision was reported shortly before 9:23 a.m. August 2, at Beach Boulevard and Clay Avenue.
The accident happened when McNeil was struck by a vehicle driven by a 58-year-old Huntington Beach man as he rode a motorcycle at the intersection for unknown reasons.
Motorcyclist Killed in Huntington Beach ID’d as Geary McNeil, August 2
McNeil was rushed to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the involved vehicle stopped after the wreck and cooperated with the officer’s investigation.
Meanwhile, the detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to identify the cause of the fatal accident.
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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