A motorcyclist was killed in San Bernardino when she fell off her motorcycle and was run over by a big-rig truck.
Sharon Woodcock, 51, of Long Beach, was driving her motorcycle eastbound on Interstate 10 and making the transition to northbound Interstate 215 when she fell off her Harley Davidson and fell into the adjoining lane. Upon falling into the lane, she was run over by the big-rig truck.
Bourdon was driving his motorcycle on the road between Lameque and Shippigan, his hometown, when his motorcycle collided with a transport truck.
The NHL, currently in the midst of the Stanley Cup Finals, is deeply saddened. Bourdon was the Canucks' first round draft pick in the 2005 amateur draft and the 10th pick overall. He had helped Canada win World Junior Championships in 2006 and 2007 and was fast becoming a star for the Canucks as a two-way defenseman--one who is skilled both offensively and defensively.
This accident is truly tragic. However, a similar accident involving any other person would be equally tragic. If you or a loved one have been seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident, contact the Jurewitz Law Group. We are experienced in fighting for your rights and obtaining the maximum recovery possible.
Earlier today, both sides of Ortega Highway, a scenic--but notoriously dangerous--road between San Juan Capistrano and Lake Elsinore, were closed due to a major accident involving six cars and a motorcycle.
An ambulance and tow truck were called to the scene to attend to the victims and their vehicles.
Ortega Highway is the scene of many significant, and deadly, crashes as people drive too fast along the curvy road, stare off into the scenery, or cross over into oncoming traffic.
Unfortunate video of an accident that happens more often than you would expect: a vehicle on the highway strikes another vehicle pulled over along the emergency lane.
The officer pulled over on I-80 in Sacramento to assist another driver push his vehicle off the highway after the driver had run out of gas. After the vehicle was pushed over the shoulder, the driver of another vehicle--maybe trying to get around slowed down traffic or just not paying attention--struck the CHP motorcycle.
The officer had to jump over the railing of the bridge to avoid getting hit and had to hang on for dear life to avoid falling 15-20 feet to the street below.
The crash closed I-80 for hours.
This accident should serve as a reminder to anyone who finds themselves in need of assistance on the highway, or who pulls over to the shoulder, that you still need to look out for careless drivers. The Jurewitz Law Group has represented several clients injured in car accidents like this and it is always to amazing to see the degree of carelessness that causes these accidents.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact our lawyers for immediate advice and assistance.
