Sunnyvale, CA – According to CBS Bay Area News, on the morning of Sunday, March 17, 2024, a motorcyclist lost his life in a collision with another vehicle.

The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety reports that, around 6:50 AM at the intersection of Lawrence Expressway and Arques Avenue the northbound motorcyclist was attempting a left turn on Arques when a southbound vehicle crashed into him.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver that struck him received minor injuries and stayed to cooperate with authorities. Driver impairment is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.

Wrongful Death Claims

Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. Helping to determine legal liability is one of the ways that a personal injury attorney can help grieving families recovering from the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.

If it is determined that another driver holds responsibility for their loved one’s death, they may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim with the insurance provider of the at-fault driver. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for dependents of the deceased.