{"id":87649,"date":"2024-12-06T20:44:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T20:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/?p=87649"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:45:10","slug":"accidente-fatal-de-motocicleta-con-una-furgoneta-en-modesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/fatal-motorcycle-accident-involving-van-in-modesto\/","title":{"rendered":"Accidente fatal de motocicleta con una furgoneta en Modesto"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n      \"headline\": \"Motorcyclist Killed After Collision with Van at Sisk Road and Brenner Way in Modesto\",\n      \"description\": \"A motorcyclist riding a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-11 was killed after colliding with a 2000 Toyota Sienna van at the intersection of Sisk Road and Brenner Way in Modesto. 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Brenner Way<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h1>Motorcyclist Killed After Collision with Van at Sisk Road and Brenner Way in Modesto<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"slf-news-summary\">A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a van at the intersection of Sisk Road and Brenner Way in Modesto on the morning of Thursday, December 5, 2024. The rider of a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-11 motorcycle was traveling northbound on Sisk Road when a 2000 Toyota Sienna van turned onto Sisk Road from westbound Brenner Way. The collision occurred around 11:30 a.m. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital but died shortly after arrival. The van driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with the Modesto Police Department investigation.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"slf-facts-map-grid\">\n    <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-header\"><h2>Incident Summary<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-body\">\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Type<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Motorcycle-van intersection collision<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Date<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Thursday, December 5, 2024, approximately 11:30 a.m.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Location<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Intersection of Sisk Road and Brenner Way, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Fatality<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value fatal\">Motorcyclist died at hospital shortly after the crash<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Vehicles<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">2005 Kawasaki ZX-11 motorcycle (northbound on Sisk Road) and 2000 Toyota Sienna van (turning from westbound Brenner Way)<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Van Driver<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Remained at scene and cooperating with authorities<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Agency<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Modesto Police Department<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-quick-facts-row\"><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-label\">Status<\/div><div class=\"slf-quick-facts-value\">Under active investigation<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slf-map-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-map-header\"><h3>Crash Location<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-embed\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Sisk+Road+and+Brenner+Way,+Modesto,+CA&#038;output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map showing Sisk Road and Brenner Way intersection in Modesto, California\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-map-footer\" style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#fafafa;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Sisk+Road+Brenner+Way+Modesto+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open in Google Maps<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <article class=\"slf-news-content\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-content-wrap\">\n      <h2>What Happened at Sisk Road and Brenner Way<\/h2>\n      <p>On the morning of Thursday, December 5, 2024, a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a van occurred at the intersection of Sisk Road and Brenner Way in Modesto, California. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. under conditions that were not immediately described as unusual by reporting sources.<\/p>\n      <p>According to reports, the motorcyclist was riding a 2005 Kawasaki ZX-11 northbound on Sisk Road. At the same time, the driver of a 2000 Toyota Sienna minivan was traveling westbound on Brenner Way and turning onto Sisk Road. The motorcycle and the van collided at the intersection.<\/p>\n      <p>The impact was severe. The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and was transported by emergency responders to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, the rider died shortly after arrival. The driver of the Toyota Sienna remained at the scene following the collision and was cooperating with the Modesto Police Department, which took charge of the investigation.<\/p>\n      <p>As of the time the incident was reported, no arrests had been made, and the investigation was ongoing. The specific circumstances of the crash, including whether the van driver failed to yield the right of way, whether traffic signals or stop signs governed the intersection, and whether either party was traveling at an excessive speed, were all subjects of the continuing investigation.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Why Intersection Crashes Are the Leading Killer of Motorcyclists<\/h2>\n      <p>Intersections are the single most dangerous location for motorcyclists on American roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, intersection-related crashes account for a significant share of all motorcyclist fatalities each year. The scenario that played out at Sisk Road and Brenner Way, a turning vehicle colliding with a through-traveling motorcycle, is one of the most common and deadly crash patterns affecting riders.<\/p>\n      <p>The fundamental problem is visibility. Motorcycles present a much smaller visual profile than passenger cars, trucks, or SUVs. Drivers scanning an intersection for oncoming traffic may look directly at an approaching motorcycle and fail to register its presence, a phenomenon researchers call inattentional blindness or the &#8220;looked but failed to see&#8221; error. Studies have found that drivers are significantly less likely to detect motorcycles than larger vehicles, even when the motorcycle is traveling at a legal speed in a well-lit environment.<\/p>\n      <p>The NHTSA reported 6,218 motorcyclist fatalities nationally in 2022, accounting for 15 percent of all traffic deaths. The fatality rate for motorcyclists per mile traveled is approximately 22 times higher than for passenger car occupants. These numbers reflect the basic physical reality of motorcycle riding: unlike car occupants, riders have no steel frame, no crumple zones, no seatbelts, and no airbags to absorb the energy of a collision. When a motorcycle collides with a larger vehicle, the rider absorbs nearly the full force of impact.<\/p>\n      <p>Left-turn and right-turn crashes at intersections are particularly lethal for motorcyclists. When a van, car, or truck turns across the path of an oncoming motorcycle, the rider often has less than a second to react. At urban speeds of 35 to 45 miles per hour, even emergency braking may not be enough to avoid the collision. The angle of impact in these crashes frequently sends the rider over the handlebars or into the side of the turning vehicle, resulting in head, chest, and spinal injuries that are often fatal.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>The Legal Framework for Intersection Motorcycle Collisions in California<\/h2>\n      <p>California law places clear responsibilities on drivers making turns at intersections. Vehicle Code Section 21801 requires the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left to yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction that are close enough to constitute a hazard. Vehicle Code Section 21802 applies to intersections controlled by stop signs, requiring the driver facing the stop sign to yield to all vehicles that have entered the intersection or that are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.<\/p>\n      <p>When a turning driver fails to yield and collides with a through-traveling motorcyclist, the turning driver is typically found to have been negligent. The failure to see the motorcycle is not a defense. California law holds drivers to a duty of care that requires them to be aware of all traffic in the intersection, including motorcycles. A driver who claims not to have seen the approaching motorcycle is effectively admitting that they failed to exercise the care required by law.<\/p>\n      <p>However, California&#8217;s pure comparative negligence system means that fault can be shared between the parties. If the investigation determines that the motorcyclist was also negligent, for example by exceeding the speed limit, running a signal, or riding in a manner that reduced the van driver&#8217;s ability to see the motorcycle, the motorcyclist&#8217;s share of fault would reduce, but not eliminate, the family&#8217;s right to recover damages.<\/p>\n      <p>In this case, the Kawasaki ZX-11 is a high-performance sport-touring motorcycle capable of significant speed. Investigators will likely examine whether the motorcycle&#8217;s speed was a factor in the collision. However, even if the rider was traveling above the speed limit, the van driver would still bear fault for failing to yield if the motorcycle was close enough to constitute a hazard at the time the van entered the intersection.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Sisk Road: A Busy Modesto Corridor<\/h2>\n      <p>Sisk Road is one of the major north-south arterial streets in western Modesto. It runs through a commercial and residential corridor that includes shopping centers, restaurants, medical offices, and residential neighborhoods. The intersection with Brenner Way sits in an area with regular traffic flow, particularly during late-morning and midday hours.<\/p>\n      <p>Modesto, the county seat of Stanislaus County, has a population of approximately 220,000 and is the largest city in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Like many Central Valley cities, Modesto has experienced significant growth in recent decades, with expanding commercial development along its major arterial roads. Sisk Road in particular has seen increased traffic volumes as development has spread westward.<\/p>\n      <p>For motorcyclists, urban arterial roads like Sisk Road present a concentrated set of hazards. Cross-traffic from side streets, vehicles entering and exiting commercial driveways, and turning movements at intersections all create potential conflict points. The combination of moderate to high traffic speeds, frequent intersection encounters, and the presence of larger vehicles that may obstruct sight lines makes roads like Sisk Road inherently more dangerous for motorcycle riders than for other road users.<\/p>\n      <p>The Modesto Police Department investigates fatal crashes within the city limits, and the department&#8217;s traffic unit has experience with intersection collision reconstruction. Their investigation will examine signal timing, sight lines, vehicle speeds, and the precise sequence of movements that led to the collision at Sisk Road and Brenner Way.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Legal Options for the Motorcyclist&#8217;s Family<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-legal-options\">\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\"><div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Wrongful Death Claim for the Rider&#8217;s Family<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>If the van driver&#8217;s failure to yield or other negligence caused the collision, the deceased motorcyclist&#8217;s family may have the right to file a <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\">wrongful death claim<\/a> under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60. Eligible family members can seek compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost future income and financial support the rider would have provided, loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, and moral support, and the reasonable value of household services the rider would have contributed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\"><div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Survival Action for Pre-Death Damages<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>In addition to the wrongful death claim, the rider&#8217;s estate may bring a survival action under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.30 to recover damages the rider suffered between the time of the crash and the time of death. Because the rider survived the initial collision and was transported to the hospital before dying, the estate may be entitled to recover for the rider&#8217;s pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other losses experienced during that period.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-option\"><div class=\"slf-legal-option-header\"><h3>Comparative Negligence Does Not Bar Recovery<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"slf-legal-option-body\"><p>Even if investigators determine that the motorcyclist shared some fault for the collision, California&#8217;s pure comparative negligence rules still allow the family to recover damages. The recovery is reduced by the rider&#8217;s percentage of fault, but it is not eliminated. A <a href=\"\/motorcycle-accident-lawyers\/\">motorcycle accident attorney<\/a> can evaluate the specific facts to determine the strongest arguments for minimizing any fault attributed to the rider.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>The National Crisis of Motorcyclist Fatalities<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">6,218 Deaths<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Motorcyclist fatalities reported nationally in 2022, representing 15% of all traffic deaths despite motorcycles accounting for a small fraction of total vehicle miles traveled.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">22x Higher Risk<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">The fatality rate for motorcyclists per mile traveled is approximately 22 times higher than for passenger car occupants, reflecting the extreme vulnerability of riders in collisions.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">NHTSA motorcycle safety data<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Intersection Danger<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Turning vehicles that fail to yield the right of way to motorcycles are one of the most common crash patterns in fatal motorcycle collisions, particularly at urban intersections.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">NHTSA and IIHS crash data<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\"><div class=\"slf-stat-number\">2-Year Deadline<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-label\">California&#8217;s statute of limitations for wrongful death and personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of death. Prompt legal action is essential to preserve evidence and protect the family&#8217;s rights.<\/div><div class=\"slf-stat-source\">California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2>How Fatal Motorcycle Crash Investigations Work<\/h2>\n      <p>When a motorcyclist is killed in an intersection collision, the investigating agency conducts a detailed reconstruction of the crash to determine fault and contributing factors. In this case, the Modesto Police Department is leading the investigation, which will typically include several key elements.<\/p>\n      <p>First, investigators examine the physical evidence at the scene. This includes measuring the final resting positions of both vehicles, documenting skid marks, gouge marks, and debris patterns on the roadway, photographing vehicle damage from multiple angles, and collecting paint transfer and material evidence from both vehicles. The location and pattern of motorcycle parts scattered across the intersection can help determine the speed and angle of impact.<\/p>\n      <p>Second, investigators analyze the intersection itself. They document traffic control devices (signals, stop signs, yield signs), measure sight lines from both directions of travel, review signal timing if the intersection is signal-controlled, and assess whether any obstructions (parked vehicles, landscaping, signage) may have limited the van driver&#8217;s ability to see the approaching motorcycle.<\/p>\n      <p>Third, investigators interview witnesses. Bystanders, other drivers, and occupants of nearby businesses who may have seen or heard the crash can provide critical information about the sequence of events, including which vehicle entered the intersection first, whether either vehicle appeared to be traveling at excessive speed, and whether either driver appeared to be distracted.<\/p>\n      <p>Fourth, investigators may use electronic data. Modern vehicles, including the 2000 Toyota Sienna, may contain event data recorders (EDRs) that capture speed, braking, and other parameters in the seconds before a crash. If the Sienna was equipped with an EDR, that data could be valuable in determining whether the van driver braked before the collision and at what speed the van was traveling when it entered the intersection.<\/p>\n      <p>The results of the police investigation will be documented in a traffic collision report, which is an important piece of evidence in any civil claim that follows. However, the police report is not the final word on fault. An independent accident reconstruction expert retained by the family&#8217;s attorney can conduct additional analysis, identify issues the police investigation may have missed, and present findings that support the family&#8217;s claim.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Why Families Should Act Quickly After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash<\/h2>\n      <p>The period immediately following a fatal motorcycle crash is critical for preserving evidence and protecting the family&#8217;s legal rights. Several factors make early action essential.<\/p>\n      <p>Physical evidence degrades rapidly. Skid marks on asphalt fade within days or weeks. Debris at the intersection is cleared by road crews. The motorcycle itself may be towed to a salvage yard where it could be stripped for parts or crushed if no one intervenes to preserve it. The van involved in the collision may be repaired or scrapped, destroying damage evidence that could be crucial in reconstructing the crash.<\/p>\n      <p>Witness memories fade. People who saw the crash or the events leading up to it will remember the details most clearly in the first few days. As weeks and months pass, memories become less reliable, and witnesses may become harder to locate. An attorney who contacts witnesses early and obtains detailed statements can lock in testimony that might otherwise be lost.<\/p>\n      <p>Insurance companies move fast. The van driver&#8217;s insurance company will begin its own investigation immediately, and its interests are not aligned with the motorcyclist&#8217;s family. Adjusters may contact the family to request statements, obtain medical records, or even offer early settlement amounts that do not reflect the true value of the loss. Having legal representation in place before these contacts occur helps protect the family from making statements or accepting offers that could undermine their claim.<\/p>\n      <p>California&#8217;s two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims may seem like ample time, but the practical demands of building a strong case require action well before the deadline. Retaining an attorney early allows for prompt accident reconstruction, vehicle preservation, witness identification, and strategic planning that can significantly affect the outcome of the case.<\/p>\n\n      <h2>Understanding Wrongful Death Damages in Motorcycle Cases<\/h2>\n      <p>California&#8217;s wrongful death statute allows eligible family members to recover compensation for the full range of losses they have suffered as a result of their loved one&#8217;s death. In a fatal motorcycle crash case, these damages typically fall into several categories.<\/p>\n      <p>Economic damages include the financial support the deceased rider would have provided to the family over their expected working life. This calculation takes into account the rider&#8217;s age, occupation, earning history, expected future earnings, and the percentage of those earnings that would have been devoted to supporting the family. It also includes funeral and burial expenses and the value of household services the rider would have contributed.<\/p>\n      <p>Non-economic damages reflect the personal losses that cannot be reduced to a dollar figure but are nonetheless real and significant. These include the loss of the rider&#8217;s love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, and moral support. California does not cap non-economic damages in most negligence-based wrongful death cases, so juries have broad discretion to award amounts that reflect the true impact of the loss on the surviving family members.<\/p>\n      <p>In addition to the wrongful death claim, the rider&#8217;s estate may pursue a survival action for damages the rider experienced between the crash and death. Because the rider in this case was transported to the hospital and died there, rather than dying at the scene, there is a period during which the rider was alive and suffering. The estate can recover for the rider&#8217;s conscious pain and suffering during that interval, as well as any medical expenses incurred.<\/p>\n      <p>The total value of a fatal motorcycle crash claim depends on the specific facts of the case, including the rider&#8217;s age, family circumstances, earning capacity, and the strength of the evidence establishing the other party&#8217;s fault. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney can evaluate all of these factors and advise the family on the likely range of recovery.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-faq\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-faq-wrap\">\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Can the family of the motorcyclist killed in the Modesto crash pursue a wrongful death claim?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Yes. If the van driver&#8217;s negligence caused or contributed to the collision, the deceased motorcyclist&#8217;s family may pursue a wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60. Eligible family members can seek compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and loss of love, companionship, and moral support.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Who is typically at fault when a van turns into the path of a motorcycle at an intersection?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">In most intersection collisions where a turning vehicle strikes or is struck by a through-traveling motorcycle, the turning driver bears primary liability for failing to yield the right of way. California Vehicle Code Sections 21801 and 21802 require drivers making turns or entering roadways to yield to oncoming traffic. However, fault can be shared under California&#8217;s comparative negligence rules if the motorcyclist was also negligent.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">Why are intersection motorcycle accidents so dangerous?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Intersections are the most common location for motorcycle fatalities. Turning drivers frequently fail to see approaching motorcycles due to their smaller visual profile, a phenomenon known as inattentional blindness. When a collision occurs, motorcyclists have virtually no structural protection, making serious injury or death far more likely than in a car-to-car crash at similar speeds.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\"><div class=\"slf-faq-question\">How long does a family have to file a wrongful death claim after a fatal motorcycle accident in California?<span>&#8964;<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim is generally two years from the date of the decedent&#8217;s death. Acting quickly is essential to preserve crash scene evidence, witness testimony, and vehicle damage that may be critical to proving fault.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-related\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-related-wrap\">\n      <h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"slf-related-grid\">\n        <a href=\"\/motorcycle-accident-lawyers\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">Motorcycle Accident Lawyers<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Legal representation for riders and families dealing with serious motorcycle injury and fatal crash claims throughout California.<\/div><\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Learn how California families can pursue justice and compensation after losing a loved one in a fatal traffic collision caused by negligence.<\/div><\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/fatal-motorcycle-accidents-wrongful-death-claims\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Knowledge Hub<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">Fatal Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">A detailed explanation of how fatal motorcycle cases are investigated and pursued under California wrongful death law.<\/div><\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/the-process-of-valuing-a-motorcycle-accident-claim\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\"><div class=\"slf-related-label resource\">Knowledge Hub<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-title\">The Process of Valuing a Motorcycle Accident Claim<\/div><div class=\"slf-related-desc\">How damages are analyzed in severe motorcycle injury and wrongful death cases, from medical costs to long-term financial impact.<\/div><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"slf-news-cta\">\n    <div class=\"slf-news-cta-wrap\">\n      <hr class=\"slf-news-cta-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <h2>A Fatal Motorcycle Crash Changes Everything. 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