San Benito County, CA: Fatal Bicycle Crash on Highway 25 in Paicines
San Benito County, California (February 20, 2018): Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into a fatal bicycle crash on Highway 25 in Paicines, CA late yesterday afternoon, Monday, February 19, 2018. The victim has not been identified and information about the accident remains limited while the investigation continues.
While precise details about the crash are still unknown, authorities believe the collision happened just before 5:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Highway 25, not far from Cienega Road. The bicyclist was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene. No information about the other vehicle or driver involved in the collision has been provided.
The Los Angeles Injury Group would like to offer our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and loved ones of the deceased. We understand how truly devastating the sudden loss of a loved one in a motor vehicle crash can be, and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Given the tragic frequency with which motor vehicle crashes occur, it is important for all travelers on the road to know their rights and responsibilities under the law. If someone you love was killed in a motor vehicle crash, California law may give you the right to recover monetary compensation for your pain, loss, and expenses.
The Los Angeles Injury Group is dedicated to helping victims obtain the compensation they are due and the justice they deserve and we may be able to help you. Call us at 310-954-7248 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with one of our skilled and experienced wrongful death attorneys today.
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Jonathan Kaplan, of Cupertino, CA. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, and loved ones.
