[01-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Long Beach

An unidentified man was killed after a deadly motorcycle crash in Long Beach on Saturday morning, January 1st, 2021.

[01-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA - One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Long BeachThe fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach at approximately 2:15 a.m.

An eastbound motorcycle was traveling on Broadway at high speeds and rear-ended an SUV stopped at the intersection.

Emergency personnel rushed the motorcycle rider to a hospital. Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the SUV driver was uninjured by the mishap. He remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

The US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shows that 5,014 motorcyclists lost their lives in collisions in 2019 alone. Since the early 1980s, motorcycle deaths had been decreasing, but in 1998 they began to climb and remained high until 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) figures, motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed than automobile passengers.

Drivers often fail to see motorcycles at intersections, accounting for about 70% of all motorcycle accidents. Other motorists frequently underestimate a biker’s speed due to the tiny size of motorbikes, resulting in an accident.

More roads in California are featured in motorcycleroads.com’s ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ than anywhere else in the country. It is also home to the greatest number of legally registered motorcycles. The state has more than 800,000 registered motorcycles.

Approximately 15,527 people were injured, and 541 people were killed due to 16,505 accidents in California in 2017 alone.

Fatal Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims

If a loved one has been killed in a motorcycle accident, you should contact an expert motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. Getting a motorcycle accident attorney right away is crucial. You can safeguard critical evidence while also protecting your legal rights.

Once you have hired a motorcycle accident lawyer in Los Angeles, the insurance company will no longer bother you about the accident. All communications must go through your attorney’s office. It would help if you met with a lawyer as soon as your medical needs have been addressed.

Arash Law’s Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyers are available to assist you with your claim. We can help you recover financial compensation for the decedent’s medical bills, funeral expenses, pain, and suffering through a wrongful death case.

A telephone consultation with a motorbike accident lawyer is still possible even if you cannot meet in person. Additionally, our lawyers may meet by videoconference or other virtual means. Consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

As quickly as possible, you should contact a motorcycle accident lawyer to ensure that you are fully protected in court. To arrange a free case examination, please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or via our website.

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