Frank Butcher Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Baseline Avenue [Santa Ynez, CA]

Santa Barbara Motorcyclist Frank Butcher Killed in Accident on Baseline Avenue

 
Santa Ynez, CA (June 25, 2021) – On Thursday, 70-year-old Santa Barbara man Frank Butcher died in a motorcycle crash on Baseline Avenue.
 
The fatal Santa Ynez crash took place at about 10:45 a.m. near Linda Vista Drive.
 
Officers said the motorcyclist rode westbound on Baseline Avenue.
 
Then, the driver of an SUV, Alan W. Jones, 74, turned in front of him to enter a private driveway.
 
The motorcycle collided with the SUV, and the motorcyclist was thrown as a result.
 
When paramedics arrived, they discovered Butcher to be under cardiac arrest upon arrival.
 
Unfortunately, the motorcyclist died at the scene, while the Santa Ynez man Alan Jones was not injured in the accident.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers know how devastating it is losing a loved one in a motorcycle crash. Thus, our thoughts are with the deceased’s loved ones in this painful time.

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How a Wrongful Death Claim May Help

 
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In a painful situation like this, it is key that the bereaved knows they can take power in the tragic situation, despite feeling defeated by the grief surrounding the matter.
 
That being said, filing a wrongful death claim may be a big help.
 
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