Merced County, CA: Motorcycle Collides with Truck on Highway 59
Merced County, California (April 3, 2018): The California Highway Patrol is overseeing an active and ongoing investigation into a collision between a motorcycle and a truck on Highway 59 yesterday afternoon, Monday, April 2, 2018. The victim has been identified as Joseph Abfalter, but few other details have been made publicly available.
The crash was reported to authorities around 3:15 p.m. and response crews were swiftly dispatched to the accident location on Highway 59. According to the report, Abfalter’s motorcycle crashed into a southbound Freightliner as it was attempting to make a left turn off Highway 59 onto Mission Avenue. Abfalter reportedly sustained serious head injuries as a result of the crash, but no updates on his condition have been released. Reports do not reveal whether the driver of the Freightliner, 60-year-old Eric Scott, was injured in the incident. No additional information has been provided at this time.
The Los Angeles Injury Group would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the victims, and we are all praying for the full and complete recovery of Joseph Abfalter. Motor vehicle crashes are a tragically common cause of injury throughout the United States, and the hardships presented in the aftermath can be overwhelming. It is important for all motorists to know their rights and responsibilities under the law and we encourage all accident victims to learn more about the legal relief that may be available in their state.
If you or someone you love suffered injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, you may be legally entitled to recover monetary compensation for your pain, loss, and expenses under California law. Call the Los Angeles Injury Group at 310-954-7248 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and review your options with one of our dedicated and reliable motor vehicle crash attorneys today.
