Mark Anderson Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Bell Street in Los Alamos
Mark Anderson ID’d as Buellton Man Killed in Los Alamos Motorcycle Accident on Bell Street Off-Ramp from Highway 101
Los Alamos, California (June 3, 2021) – The motorcyclist who died Monday afternoon in a collision with a vehicle in Los Alamos has been identified as Mark Anderson, 52, of Buellton.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly crash occurred at about 3:50 p.m. Monday, May 31, on the Bell Street off-ramp from southbound Highway 101, near Cat Canyon Road.
A 2005 Honda Civic, driven by Luis Silva Lopez, 21, of Santa Maria, was traveling southbound on Bell Street after exiting Highway 101, the CHP said.
The Civic then stopped in a driveway and attempted to make a U-turn back onto northbound Bell Street. The car reportedly traveled into the path of Anderson, who was riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson.
Anderson applied his brakes and swerved to the left, but he lost control of his bike, which fell onto its right side.
Both Anderson and the motorcycle continued to travel a short distance and slammed into the driver’s side of the Civic.
Buellton Man Killed in Los Alamos Crash Identified
Anderson, who was wearing a helmet, was declared deceased at the scene.
Silva Lopez, who was wearing his seatbelt, was unhurt in the crash. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the collision.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help cover funeral expenses for Anderson.
The accident 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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