Rider Killed in Concord Motorcycle Accident at Clayton Road and Heather Drive ID’d as David Hopfner
David Hopfner Killed in Concord Motorcycle Crash at Clayton Road and Heather Drive
Concord, California (April 27, 2020) – 18-year-old David Hopfner has been identified as the victim who died following a motorcycle accident that happened in the area of Concord Friday morning, according to the Contra Costa County coroner’s office.
The fatal crash was reported at approximately 7:15 a.m. April 17, at the intersection of Clayton Road and Heather Drive.
As per the Concord Police Department report, Hopfner was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle westbound on Clayton Road.
18-Year-Old David Hopfner Killed in Concord Motorcycle Accident
Hopfner died at John Muir Medical Center, where he was admitted after the wreck.
The involved driver, a 46-year-old Pittsburg resident, remained at the crash site and cooperated with the investigation.
The California Highway Patrol is gathering more evidence to determine the cause of the accident.
“In case of a motorcycle collision, a rider is most likely to suffer catastrophic injuries”, says Mark Shayani, an experienced personal injury attorney and managing attorney at Pacific Attorney Group.
Motorcycle crashes can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe degree or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, Shayani points out that it is important that the victims conduct an independent investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The investigation will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
To pursue a personal injury claim, contact our motorcycle accident attorneys, at the Pacific Attorney Group. Call us to receive a free consultation. Click to call: 866-803-6502.
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