69-year-old Robert Badal died in a collision on Sunday morning

On August 22nd in Sacramento County Badal was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck on Dillard Road at about 11:40 a.m. 

The pickup truck was occupied by an unidentified 34-year-old man. 

According to reports, Badal was straddling the centerline when the pickup truck made a U-turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.

The motorcycle crashed into the left-hand side of the vehicle, leaving Badal with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Sacramento County Sheriff’s office ID’d the victim shortly after, his full name is Robert Edward Badal. 

The driver of the pickup truck has been fully cooperative with authorities during their ongoing investigation to determine liability. 

In the U.S. one’s odds of dying in a car accident is around 1 in 107. 

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may be entitled to wrongful death benefits. 

It is also important to remember that in the state of California a person involved in a car accident who has sustained injuries has to file a claim within two years of the accident. 

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.