Virgil Frank Garrett, 49, was killed in a San Diego car accident after his motorcycle was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. According to a news report in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Garrett was riding a motorcycle east on Alpine Boulevard near Willows Road in San Diego the afternoon of January 9, 2010, when he lost control on a curve and went into opposing lanes of traffic. California Highway Patrol officials said a 23-year-old driver in a Honda Accord saw the oncoming motorcycle but could not avoid it. Garrett was ejected from the motorcycle and died even before he could be taken to a hospital.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Virgil Frank Garrett for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your prayers.

Accident Statistics

There were 12 fatalities and 293 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in San Diego in 2007, according to CHP's traffic accident statistics. Countywide, 50 were killed and 985 injured in motorcycle accidents during the same year. Also, in San Diego County, 268 deaths and 14,641 injuries were reported as a result of traffic accidents in 2007.

What Caused the Accident?

The question in this case is how and why Garrett lost control of his motorcycle and crashed head-on into the Honda. Was there a dangerous or defective condition on the roadway? Was Garrett experienced or inexperienced as a motorcyclist? Was there a vehicle defect or a mechanical malfunction here that may have caused or contributed to this fatal motorcycle accident?

Contacting an Experienced Injury Lawyer

In such cases, where accidents result in serious injuries or death, victims or families of deceased victims would be well-advised to consult an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who has successfully handled a variety of auto product defect, driver negligence and dangerous roadway cases. If this accident was the result of a dangerous roadway, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Please remember that any claim against a California governmental agency must be filed properly within 180 days of the accident or injury. If this accident was caused by an auto product defect, the maker of the defective auto or defective auto part could be held liable as well.

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