[01-12-2022] Merced County, CA – Two People Killed After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash near Marshall Road

Two people were killed following a deadly multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near Marshall Road on Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022.

The fatal traffic accident happened at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Highway 33 near Marshall Road.

A man and a woman were traveling southbound in their motorcycle on Highway 33 when, for unclear reasons, it rear-ended a GMC truck.

Due to the severity of the impact, the pair were ejected from their motorcycle and landed on the roadway, where they were struck by a big rig hauling a white trailer.

The big rig driver did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene. It’s unclear whether the driver saw the pair. Unfortunately, the pair was killed in the crash. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

The US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reports that 5,014 motorcyclists lost their lives in collisions in 2019 alone. Since the early 1980s, the number of motorcycle fatalities had decreased, but this trend reversed in 1998 and continued until 2008.

Motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a crash than automobile passengers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data.

Nearly 70% of motorcycle accidents occur at junctions due to motorists failing to see the motorcycle in front of them. Other motorists frequently underestimate a biker’s speed due to the tiny size of motorbikes, resulting in an accident.

The state of California has the most motorcycles registered in the United States. In California, there are more than 800,000 legally registered motorcycles. More than 15,000 people were injured, and more than 500 people were killed on California’s roads in 2017 in motorcycle accidents.

Motorcyclists are frequently injured or killed due to various negligent or irresponsible behaviors on the road, including driving while distracted, speeding, intoxicated or reckless, failing to respect traffic laws, and more.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Merced County

After a deadly motorbike accident, the victim’s family may be overwhelmed with grief and confusion. Insurance firms may try to trick them into settling for a claim less than the full amount they are entitled to.

Because most insurance firms want to pay out as soon as possible, they typically provide victims the most basic of services. An attorney can prevent you from being duped by insurance providers.

An attorney will explain all of your legal alternatives, conduct a thorough investigation of the accident, and, if necessary, contest the findings of the police report. In addition to evaluating driver blame, road conditions and safety equipment may be assessed.

Arash Law’s experienced Merced County motorcycle accident attorneys are here to assist you. We’ve put together this information to assist you in understanding what happens after being hurt in a motorcycle accident. It is also critical to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to learn how to proceed with your case.

Arash Law’s wrongful death attorneys will investigate the details of the accident and provide an expert opinion on whether a wrongful death case should be pursued. For a free introductory consultation, please contact our Arash Law attorneys. Contact us online or by phone at (888) 488-1391.