Tony Beltran, 33, died in a Los Angeles County motorcycle accident the night of June 11, 2009 after colliding with a big rig truck, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports. Beltran apparently hit the passenger side of a tractor trailer while riding on Valley Boulevard in the City of Industry. Beltran was riding his motorcycle westbound at the same time the tractor trailer was making a left-hand turn into a business at 15801 Valley Boulevard. Officials say Beltran tried to pass the truck before it made the turn and crashed into it.

My heart goes out to the family of Tony Beltran for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. I offer my deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Beltran. Please keep them in your prayers.

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Reporting System, there were no fatalities and four injuries in the City of Industry as a result of motorcycle accidents. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 85 fatalities and 2,792 injuries were reported in 2007 that involved motorcycle accidents.

Whether it is car accidents, motorcycle accidents or big rig accidents, it is important, especially for families of deceased victims, to find out who or what caused the fatal crash. In this case, it is important to find out who was at fault for the collision. If the big rig driver was at fault, then both he and his employer could be held liable for Beltran's fatal injuries.

Skilled motorcycle accident attorneys will be able to determine if there was a dangerous condition on the roadway that caused or contributed to this fatal motorcycle accident. If that was the case, then the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable for any personal injuries. Please remember that any claim against a California governmental agency must be properly filed with 180 days of the accident or injury.

In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased victims may be eligible to file wrongful death claims. Such claims could help these families receive compensation to cover medical/funeral expenses, loss of wages, loss of companionship or other related damages.

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