Mark Bristol Killed in Fresno Motorcycle Accident at Manning and Maple Avenues
Mark Bristol ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Fresno Crash at Manning and Maple Avenues
Fresno, California (August 13, 2019) – The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the motorcyclist who was killed Tuesday morning in a traffic accident in Fresno County as Mark Bristol, 54, of Parlier.
The fatal crash occurred at about 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Manning and Maple avenues.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Bristol was riding his motorcycle westbound while a Jeep was heading eastbound.
The CHP said the Jeep driver pulled out to make a turn and Bristol didn’t have time to stop.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Fresno County Tuesday, August 12
Emergency crews responded to the scene and performed CPR on Bristol. Despite life-saving measures, Bristol did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to reports, Bristol was an ROTC instructor at Parlier High School.
Neither alcohol nor drugs were factors in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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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We extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mark Bristol.
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