Motorcyclist Killed in Chico Crash on Forest Avenue and Springfield Drive Identified as Timothy Sonnenburg

Chico, California (February 20, 2020) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died in a traffic accident that happened Wednesday evening in Chico as Timothy Sonnenburg, 66, of Chico.

Police responded to the area of Forest Avenue and Springfield Drive after reports of a motorcycle crash that occurred at about 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19.

According to witnesses, an elderly woman was driving her Nissan northbound in the southbound lane when she collided head-on with a motorcycle driven by Sonnenburg.

The Nissan then struck a white sedan and an SUV.

Sonnenburg was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Sadly, he later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Both drivers of the sedan and the SUV sustained minor injuries in the accident.

The elderly woman remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. She may have caused the accident as a result of a medical condition.

Authorities said neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the crash.

Southbound traffic from Humboldt Road and Springfield Drive were shut down for nearly six hours as the investigation and cleanup took place.

Anyone with details regarding the case is asked to contact Chico Police at 530-897-4970.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

“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