Local Motorcyclist Tragically Killed in Crash with Lyft Vehicle

A local, 22-year-old motorcyclist died on Tuesday (3/19/19) after a crash with a Lyft vehicle. The lyft car accident happened on Fairview Road in Costa Mesa at approximately 8:50 p.m.

Officers responded and found the motorcyclist, from Irvine, unresponsive.

According to reports, the Lyft driver had just finished driving a Lyft passenger in the neighborhood. The Lyft car had no passengers at the time of the collision.

The Costa Mesa Police Department is investigating the collision further. Anyone with information about the crash can call the Traffic Investigation Bureau directly at (714) 754-5264.

Uber and Lyft have been under scrutiny lately over safety concerns with their drivers. According to recent reports, the traffic fatality rates have increased in major cities following the introduction of ridesharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to that region.

If you find yourself in a frightening situation as a result of a rideshare experience, reach out to attorney Stephen Rosen at Rosen Law Offices, APC. at (949) 335-0020 or visit www.snrosenlaw.com.