Vacaville Man Passes Away in Motorcycle Crash
I’m Ed Smith, a Vacaville motorcycle accident attorney. A 29-year-old resident of Vacaville, identified as Gregory Sanford, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Fairfield on Friday, September 30.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Sanford’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Details of the Accident
According to news reports, emergency dispatchers received 911 calls around 9:10pm on Friday night reporting a crash involving a motorcycle, which occurred at the intersection of Air Base Parkway and Dover Avenue. Responding officers from the Fairfield Police Department reported that Sanford was traveling east on Air Base Parkway towards Dover Avenue. As Sanford entered the intersection on his bike a Saturn SUV made a left turn in front of him. The Saturn was traveling on Air Base Parkway in the opposite direction.
The two vehicles collided, throwing Sanford from the motorcycle. Emergency personnel performed first aid on Sanford, but police said that he died from his injuries at the scene. The SUV was driven by a 17-year-old resident of Vacaville and was not injured in the crash. A passenger in the SUV did suffer minor injuries. Officers had the intersection closed until 2:00am Saturday morning to perform the investigation.
Police said that they do not believe drugs and alcohol played a role in the accident. Police also said that once the investigation is complete, the evidence will be submitted to the Office of the District Attorney if it was found that criminal charges should be filed. Fairfield police are asking for any possible witnesses to the accident to contact their office with information.
Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can be some of the most tragic accidents in California. Riders have zero protection from the elements, road hazards, and other vehicles unlike riding in a car or truck. According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcycle riders are almost 26 times more likely to die in a crash compared to a person in a car. Motorcycle riders are also five times more likely to suffer injuries compared to a person in a car. Common traumatic injuries caused by motorcycle accidents include the following:
- Abdominal trauma
- Broken bones
- Chest trauma
- Loss of limbs
- Femur fracture
- Fractured skull
- Head and brain injuries
- Pelvic fractures
- Renal trauma
- Ruptured spleen
- Shoulder dislocation
- Vertebral fractures
Persons suffering traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident could see their lives change in an instant. From hefty medical bills to lost wages to extensive rehabilitation; a motorcycle accident can have lasting effects.
Vacaville Motorcycle Accident Attorney
I’m Ed Smith, a Vacaville motorcycle accident attorney. If you have lost a loved one as the result of a motorcycle accident, call me at your earliest convenience at (707) 564-1900 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400 for compassionate, free, and friendly legal advice. You can also reach me via my website, AutoAccident.com.
For more than 35 years I have been assisting the residents of Vacaville in cases surrounding personal injury and wrongful death.
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