Shane Walker Dies Days after Rancho Bernardo Crash on Pomerado Road near Rancho Bernardo Road
Shane Walker Killed in Rancho Bernardo Motorcycle Crash on Pomerado Road near Rancho Bernardo Road
Rancho Bernardo, California (May 6, 2020) – The rider who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Thursday evening in Rancho Bernardo succumbed to his injuries two days after the accident, according to a local news source.
The victim has been identified by the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office as Shane Walker, 18.
The crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. April 30, on Pomerado Road about a block south of Rancho Bernardo Road.
As per the authorities, a 2009 Triumph Daytona 675, driven by Walker, was traveling northbound on Pomerado Road when it collided with a southbound 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
The PT Cruiser was attempting to make a left turn onto Caminito Vecinos, and as a result, it went into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle broadsided the PT Cruiser on the passenger’s side.
Shane Walker Dies in Rancho Bernardo Motorcycle Collision
Following the accident, Walker was transported to a hospital with a brain bleed, facial trauma and head injuries. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday.
The PT Cruiser driver, an 80-year-old woman, was uninjured.
Intoxication was not considered a factor in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
“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.
