Vitaliy Lesnikov Fatal North Highlands Accident on Watt Avenue near Karl Drive

North Highlands, California (February 14, 2020) – Authorities have identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on Tuesday at around 8:00 p.m. in North Highlands, police said.

28-year-old Vitaliy Lesnikov of North Highlands was riding a motorcycle at a relatively high rate of speed when he struck the rear of a car.

The collision took place on February 11, along the southbound Watt Avenue near Karl Drive, according to the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office.

The California Highway Patrol said Lesnikov was then ejected from his motorcycle into the roadway.

Lesnikov suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at around 8:16 p.m.

No other details of the crash were immediately released.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin 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, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.