Larry Stanford, Penny Stanford Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 145 in Madera
Larry Stanford, Penny Stanford ID’d as Husband and Wife Killed in Madera Motorcycle Crash on Highway 145 near Island Drive
Madera, California (July 8, 2021) – The Madera County Coroner’s Bureau has identified the motorcycle rider and his passenger who were killed Wednesday night in a collision with a car east of Madera as Larry Dale Stanford, 67, and his wife Penny Louise Stanford, 63, both of Chowchilla.
The deadly crash happened at around 11:12 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 on Highway 145 near Island Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said Larry Stanford was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on Highway 145 towards Island Drive when an eastbound Hyundai attempted to make a left turn in front of him.
The motorcycle ultimately collided with the Hyundai. The couple was thrown off the bike upon the impact.
Couple Killed in Madera Motorcycle Crash Identified
Larry Stanford was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Penny Stanford was taken to Madera Community Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Cully was not injured in the crash.
Further details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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