Two Young Lives Lost In San Diego Motorcycle Accident
Two people died after a deadly motorcycle accident in Valley Center, San Diego, after the motorcycle they were riding on was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Officials have identified the two deceased as Lisa Marrazzo, 24, of Murrieta and Andrew Buchanan Gardenhire, 23, of Ramona.
Channel 10 News reported that Gardenhire, who was piloting the Honda CVR Ninja-style motorcycle at more than 100 miles an hour, veered into the path of an oncoming Toyota Corolla near Mac Tan Road. Both Marrazzo and Gardenhire reportedly died on the scene. Both were also wearing helmets, but that apparently did not help because of the crash’s impact. The motorcycle completely disintegrated and the Corolla was also totaled, the TV station reports.
This is absolutely an unnecessary, heart-breaking tragedy that took the lives of two vibrant young people. This has got to be devastating for both families and our hearts go out to them. It is especially touching to read Lisa’s mother’s note on the North County News’ message board. She writes to thank everyone who has sent their condolences for her loss.
But Lisa’s mother makes a very important point as well. She sends out a message of caution to other young people out there. This is what she writes in her message: “My only wish is that if anything good can come from this horrible tragedy is that everyone learns a lesson from it ‘NO ONE is invincible and no joy ride is worth anyone's LIFE.’”
I say “amen” to that. No joy ride is worth a life. It’s only pleasure that lasts a few moments. It’s certainly not worth losing your life over. That said, these reports are only based on preliminary investigations. We hope accident investigators really look into whose fault this accident was and whether speed was really a factor in this motorcycle accident. As personal injury attorneys who often deal with motorcycle accident cases, we have observed that often, initial eyewitness reports turn out to be wrong and other details surface as the investigation progresses.
Comments
The car that they crashed into was passing another car and was in their lane at the time of the accident. He did not veer into the cars lane it is the other way around. Speed was still a big factor but the other driver has at fault in this tradegy as well.
Posted by: a friend | April 4, 2008 1:13 PM
Andrew was a wonderful and loving person. Because of someone else’s reckless driving I will never be able to hold my boyfriend in my arms again. Andrew was speeding yes, however what you don’t hear in the papers is how the 50 some year old crossed the double yellow line and hit drew head on, who was also heading in a high rated speed. In no way shape or form is that fair, a car against a street bike. In all the accidents that I see on the job the street bike never wins. 99% are not the riders fault, but yet some one who didn’t see them. It’s sad that in one night many people lost two friends and or family members. But that doesn’t give the right to point the finger at Drew. Drew was a smart young kid with his whole life ahead of him. You just have to take what you read in the papers with a grain of salt. Please don’t talk about Andrew in a negative way; you would want people to do that when you pass. Drew, may you watch over us and keep us safe. Love Amber
Posted by: Amber | April 8, 2008 5:09 PM
I have just returned from Lisa, my sister in-law's funeral in NY. What is unfair is that her life was taken by someone who was totally irresponsible that she had been dating for a month. There is NO excuse for going over 110 mph on a speed bike, or any other vehicle for that matter. Especially when someone is asking you to stop. I have seen first hand what can, and will happen in these situations. Our family has lost such a loving young and talented person, we will never forget her.We will remember how she lived not how she died.
Posted by: unknown | April 10, 2008 12:54 PM
Everyone is very sorry about Lisa's death and know how painful it is, because we lost Drew- the other car did cross into his lane, and whatever makes you think that Lisa was asking him to stop?
Posted by: serena | April 11, 2008 3:07 PM
If drew had been going the speed limit they may both still be alive today. I know you all are hurting also but its because of his poor judgement.
Posted by: unknown | April 14, 2008 2:15 PM
she had been texting a freind all night sayin it... thats why!!! why does that matter??....he still did what he did!! she wasnt drivin...
Posted by: unknown | April 15, 2008 12:42 PM
Peace Be To Fish' s friends and family, People need to thinks twice before they crossing double yellow lines,expecially on valley centre road, this is not the first or the last, dont blame the rider the rider. Lisa knew how fish road and liked it almost as much as him its a tragic loss of beautiful life.
Posted by: a friend | April 23, 2008 12:24 AM
well his toxicology report states his alcohol level was exactly 1.8... so he was drunk!!!! now there is definitly No freakin excuse and im sick to death of everyone defending his actions! he messed up... and just for info her report came back clean. this is a fact
Posted by: unknown | April 24, 2008 11:06 AM
rest in peace fish
Posted by: a friend | April 24, 2008 11:29 AM
drinking had nothing to do with this tradegy. there is one person resposible for this accident and that is the person who decided to make a last minute move and pass on the double yellow lines to get around someone else. if he hadnt been so selfish and try to pass when he wasnt suppose to then this hole tradegy could have been avoided.
Posted by: a friend | April 25, 2008 1:23 AM
trying to blame drew is ridicolious. the man who was passing is at fault. he killed two innocent people and for that he should spend the rest of his life in jail. how can anyone blame drew when the real killer of these two young lives walks the streets free. he messed up and because of his selfish acts he killed two innocent people. i hope he is haunted with that guilt for the rest of his life. may drew and lisa rest in peace.
Posted by: tony b | April 27, 2008 12:36 AM
those bikes are built for the adrenlin rush, not for pleasure riding, we all no that, so lets stop the bull, that was a heavy price to pay , keep your kids off them
Posted by: unknowned | April 27, 2008 7:09 PM
i really think we need to put this post to rest. everyday people for both sides are on here acting like children. everyone is a fault for this tradegy. drew has been my best friend since we where in short pants and i knew the way he rode and so did lisa. he loved his bike and no matter what anyone told him he wasnt going to change. the excessive speed was his fault in this accident and maybe if he was going slower it might not have happened. but no one knows that for sure. the man that passed was speeding according to the police report and he crossed and the end of the passing lane where it went to double lines. so he was a fault for that. i understand the anger from people on lisa's side because she was innocent in this. i knew her and was very fond of her but bottom line she knew how he rode and had been with him on rides hundreds of times. we should all just stop arguing and start focusing on the good memories that we hold in are hearts. its not a time to grieve its a time to celibrate there lives. it was a traffic accident and for what ever reason god decided that it was there time. everything happens for a reason. may drew and lisa rest in peace and may god have mercy on there souls. gone but never forgotten.
Posted by: midnight rider | April 29, 2008 6:33 PM