Jason Porter Suffered Fatal Injuries in Antelope Motorcycle Crash
Antelope, CA (June 17, 2023) – Jason Porter (39) succumbed to fatal injuries sustained in an Antelope motorcycle crash on Walerga Road. According to ABC10, the accident occurred around 8:18 p.m. on Friday.
Jason Porter was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on Walger Road, near Shandwick Drive.
The California Highway Patrol responded to a motorcycle crash involving a Mazda and a motorcycle, leaving the motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries in Antelope.
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the fatality as 39-year-old Jason Porter of Antelope.
According to the report, Porter was heading southbound on Walerga Road when a Mazda tried to turn into a WinCo Foods parking lot, causing it to collide with the motorcyclist.
Unfortunately, the motorcyclist died at the scene.
On the other hand, the Mazda driver did not incur any injuries from the crash.
Authorities mentioned that the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation of this Antelope motorcycle crash.
Adam Mitchell, the victim’s best friend, said that the thought of his best man no longer next to him is heartbreaking. “I just woke up in absolute disbelief. I’ve been pretty numb this whole time. It’s really starting to catch up with me,” Adam mentioned to ABC10 in an interview.
Adam and Porter were high school colleagues who joined the Marine Corps together.
Porter was a father to three children and a stepdad to 2 boys and a girl.
Moreover, the family has not released a statement about the crash. However, a GoFundMe was set up to help the family with the funeral expenses.
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Personal Injury (Wrongful Death) Claims in Antelope
In this case, the family members of Jason Porter in this Antelope motorcycle crash can have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. However, it can depend on the investigation’s findings. In addition, negligence by a person or business can contribute to an accident, which might have resulted in the death of a family member. If that is the case, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim and receive a big settlement.
Indeed, no amount of money will ever make up for the death of a loved one. However, receiving the maximum settlement and winning a judgment can give a sense of justice. Also, it can offer some peace of mind.
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Source(s):
- https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/jason-porter-motorcyclist-deadly-crash/103-3614a4e6-c621-4938-a88d-a4cf82a2ed1e
- https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/antelope-motorcycle-crash/103-016c9160-51a9-4d6b-9407-37d7c21910b9
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