Michael Fertig Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 1 at Waddell Creek

San Francisco Man Michael Fertig Dead in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 1

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA (April 18, 2021) – Saturday, authorities closed a road after a fatal crash on Highway 1 at Waddell Creek.

According to reports, the incident took place just before 5:25 p.m.

Moreover, the crash led to the closure of Highway 1 in both directions at Waddell Creek.

Initially, what led up to the accident is unclear.

Meanwhile, the authorities continued to investigate the fatal incident.

By 10:30 p.m., Highway 1 has reopened.

Later reports stated that 59-year-old Michael Fertig died in the accident, when Lisa Skrzynecki rear-ended the motorcyclist.

Apparently, the Los Gatos woman failed to see Mr. Fertig riding in front of her. She struck with her white Subaru while he rode a Harley Davidson.

CHP does not believe drugs or alcohol factored into this deadly motorcycle crash.

Sweet Lawyers express its sincere sympathies to the bereaved family of Michael Fertig.

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Mark Sweet, a wrongful death attorney, says, “The most valuable step a family can take in response to a serious accident is hiring an attorney. A wrongful death case can help your family find closure while securing your future from further losses.”

Ultimately, the last thing most families want to deal with is paperwork, questions from insurance companies, and attempting to obtain police reports.

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