👀 Here’s how liability works in a case like this: The passing driver is almost always 100 percent at fault. California law (and most states) forbids crossing into opposing lanes unless it’s completely clear and safe to do so. ⚖ The riders did nothing wrong. They had every right to their lane and reasonable expectation of safety. If either rider dies or is seriously injured, the case can turn into a wrongful-death or catastrophic-injury claim. Insurance angle: The driver’s auto-liability insuran