[01-16-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured After a Motorcycle Crash in South Bay

One unidentified person was killed while another person was injured following a deadly motorcycle crash in Hathorne on Sunday morning, January 16, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 11:00 a.m. on the northbound lanes of San Diego (405) Freeway near El Segundo Boulevard.

Two people were riding their motorcycle on the I-405 Freeway when they were suddenly rear-ended by a car for unclear reasons.

One person was killed in the mishap. Meanwhile, the other driver was taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.

It’s unclear whether intoxication was a factor in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Los Angeles has a great climate for motorbike riding as well. We have sunshine all year, and riders are not subject to seasonal weather issues because of our temperate climate. Motorcyclists can normally ride all year without much rain, snow, or ice.

Unfortunately, this implies that there are a lot of motorcycles on the road throughout the year. Combined with our notorious Los Angeles traffic, this can be a formula for disaster.

From 2014 to 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported a total of 1,275 fatal motorcycle crashes in Los Angeles County.

There were 235 accidents in 2014, 247 in 2015, 296 in 2016, 276 in 2017, and 221 in 2018. Motorcyclists are at an increased risk of being involved in heavy traffic accidents. When motorcycle accidents do occur, motorcycle riders sustain far more serious injuries than the occupants of passenger vehicles do.

Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims

Motorcycle accidents frequently result in fatalities. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident, you have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim to assist cover the costs of the accident.

It is advisable to seek the advice of professional motorcycle accident lawyers as soon as possible following a tragic motorbike accident to aid you in filing a wrongful death claim. It is advised to avoid engaging with insurance companies without the presence of an attorney since they may try to undercut you and deceive you into settling for a smaller sum.

The sooner you have an attorney on your side, the better your legal rights will be preserved. The insurance company cannot contact you about the accident after speaking with a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer from Arash Law. All correspondence must be redirected through your lawyer’s office. You should consult with a lawyer as soon as your medical needs have been met, and you can do so safely.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 today to schedule your free consultation anywhere in California. We have offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside, and we serve the communities of Irvine, Orange County, Fresno, and Sacramento, to mention a few.