Wayne Ortman Identified as Person Killed in Ojai Motorcycle Crash on Highway 33

Ojai, California (May 29, 2020) – Authorities have identified Wayne Ortman, 35, of Ventura, as the victim who was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday morning in Ojai.

At about 10:30 a.m., on May 25, the California Highway Patrol responded to the deadly crash on Highway 33, in Los Padres National Forest land. Highway 33 is also known as Maricopa Highway.

A Honda CBR1000, operated by Ortman, was traveling southbound on Highway 33 when it struck the passenger-side front door of a Subaru that was turning southbound from the northbound dirt shoulder on the highway, said the police.

Sadly, Ortman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A front-seat passenger in the Subaru, only identified as a 66-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The Subaru driver, a 65-year-old man, was also hospitalized with minor injuries.

Drugs or alcohol were not believed to have played a role in the accident.

The crash remains under investigation.

“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 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