Citrus Heights, CA – Motorcyclist Killed on I-80
Citrus Heights, CA (October 25, 2019) – A collision between a motorcycle, a car, and a truck on Tuesday, October 22nd on Interstate 80 resulted in the death of 38-year-old Leo Eldon Morris.
The California Highway Patrol stated that the Los Angeles resident was riding his 2009 Kawasaki along I-80 when he crashed into the back of a 2012 Ford Fusion. The impact knocked Morris off his bike and caused him to slide into the path of an oncoming 18-wheeler.
The truck collided with Morris and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident was reported at 4:30 a.m. by the Antelope truck scales.
The Citrus Heights woman, 58, who was driving the Ford and the truck driver, 64, remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
Nobody else was injured in the accident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Leo Eldon Morris, at this time.
Motorcycle Accidents in Citrus Heights
In most accidents between a motorcycle and another vehicle, the primary area of impact is the front of the motorcycle. These accidents normally end with extremely critical or deadly injuries. Due to their violent nature, these kinds of accidents are costly, including physical and emotional pain, excessive medical bills, lost wages, and even property damage.
If you or someone you care about has been hurt as the outcome of a motorcycle accident in which the other driver was found to be at fault, then California law entitles you to collect financial compensation for any losses that the other driver’s negligence has cost you.
The motorcycle accident attorneys at the Los Angeles Injury Group have spent decades assisting victims of California motorcycle accidents in recovering the financial losses that they have endured and are entitled to collect according to the law. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and would like to have a free consultation with a qualified motorcycle accident attorney regarding your case, then please give us a call at (310) 954-7248 as soon as possible.
