Rider Dies Following Fatal Oakland Motorcycle Accident at Claremont Avenue and Clifton Street

Oakland, California (February 27, 2020) – A motorcyclist died Wednesday night in a collision with an SUV in Oakland, according to a local news source.

The fatal accident, which was reported at about 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, happened at the intersection of Claremont Avenue and Clifton Street.

Authorities said a 61-year-old Oakland man was riding his 1975 BMW motorcycle northbound on Clifton Street when he collided with a southbound 2017 Ford Expedition that was making a left U-turn at Clifton.

Paramedics responded to the scene to provide medical aid to the injured motorcyclist, but he succumbed to his injuries at the accident site. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin

The SUV driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. It remains unclear if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

Anyone with details regarding the crash is urged to contact traffic investigators at 510-777-8570.

“Far too many motorcycle collisions are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, motorcyclists are the ones who tend to suffer the vast majority of injuries”, according to Arin Khodaverdian, Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group. Under California’s rule of comparative negligence, a victim may be able to collect compensation for injuries and other damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.

Mr. Khodaverdian encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222