Lorenzo Algood Martinez: Lorenzo Algood motorcycle accident
Bodyman Lorenzo Algood Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Tragedy struck Martinez, California on Sunday when long-time auto body repair specialist Lorenzo Algood lost his life in a motorcycle collision. The well-known Bay Area resident was pronounced dead on August 13th, 2023 at the age of 42.
Fatal Crash Occurs on Sunday Afternoon
The fatal incident occurred around 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon on Pacheco Boulevard. According to the California Highway Patrol, Algood was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound when he struck a legally parked, unoccupied Nissan truck on the right sidewalk near Palm Avenue.
Emergency responders quickly transported Algood to a nearby hospital. Despite their life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The California Highway Patrol Contra Costa division is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. They can be reached at (925) 646-4980 for anyone who may have information relevant to this incident.
Algood Was a Well-Known Bodyman
A long-time resident of the Bay Area, Lorenzo Algood was a prominent figure in auto body repair and was highly regarded for his skills as a bodyman. He plied his trade at the esteemed auto body shop “Everything’s Algood” at Mike’s Auto Body.
Coming from a Family With a Century of Collision Repair Experience
Algood came from an impressive lineage of auto body specialists spanning three generations and over 100 years of collective collision repair experience.
At the heart of this legacy was Lorenzo's father, Lupe Algood, a seasoned body technician at Mike's Auto Body. Lupe was an integral part of the Mike's team for many years. He also held the role of instructor for Mike's in-house training program established in 2016.
Lupe was dedicated to training the next generation of body technicians, evident through his dual role as both mentor and educator.
Friends Mourn the Loss
Friends mourned the tragic loss of Lorenzo Algood, leaving tributes on social media. One friend wrote, "We went from talking every day to making plans on finishing your project truck in a few weeks to saying rest in peace hug your loved one’s man tomorrow is never promised shine in heaven brotha long live Lorenzo Algood.”
Conclusion
The untimely passing of Lorenzo Algood has left family, friends, and the Bay Area body repair community in mourning. Known for his exceptional skills as a bodyman, he carried on his family’s century-long legacy in auto collision repair. Although his life was cut far too short, Lorenzo Algood's passion for his craft and commitment to training future generations will live on through his loved ones.
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