OCEANSIDE - A 49-year-old Poway man was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident at about 6 a.m. Friday, CBS 8 News reported. The accident happened on north Interstate 5 south of Basilone Road, when the motorcyclist was struck by a 2003 Nissan 350Z driven by Eugene McCulloch, 23, of Camp Pendleton. According to CHP officer Chris Parent, McCulloch was traveling about 70 mph when he veered towards the median and lost control as he tried to correct it. The result of the crash caused the motorcyclist, whose name was not released, to sustain fatal injuries.
Cause of the Fatal Motorcycle Accident on I-5
The accident on November 18th remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, based on the information provided by CBS 8 News and NBC San Diego, it is unclear why the driver veered off the road and lost control of his vehicle. Therefore, police officials investigating this devastating accident will look numerous factors that includes distracted driving, drugs or alcohol, falling asleep behind the wheel, vehicle malfunctions, and road conditions.
Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If the CHP determines that the driver of the Nissan is responsible for the collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a San Diego motorcycle accident attorney to discuss your legal rights. If the family decides to take action in a wrongful death claim, an experienced attorney can help ensure the family's legal rights are protected, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection and companionship, or other damages relating to this tragic motorcycle accident.
Sources: CBS 8 News, NBC San Diego
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