[02-01-2022] Orange County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed After a Deadly Traffic Accident in Garden Grove

An unidentified man was killed following a deadly traffic crash involving a motorcycle in Garden Grove on Tuesday night, February 1, 2022.

The deadly accident took place in the area of Chapman Avenue and Loraleen Street in Garden Grove at around 7:20 p.m.

A motorcycle rider lost control of his motorcycle for unclear reasons and was ejected from his bike. As the motorcycle rider was lying on the roadway, he was struck by a passing vehicle.

The rider sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash. Unfortunately, despite the life-saving measures performed by paramedics, the motorcycle rider succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Intoxication was ruled out as a factor in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Witnesses that can provide additional helpful information about the crash are urged to contact the Garden Grove Police Department by calling (714) 741-5704.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents almost always endanger the motorcyclist more than the other person involved. Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable to collisions and are more likely than others to sustain catastrophic and fatal injuries.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed vehicles to be injured or killed in a car accident.

Motorcycles are involved in 11% of all traffic accidents in the United States. There were 82,000 motorcycle injuries and 4,985 motorcycle deaths in 2018.

Riding a motorcycle in California is dangerous. Last year, over 500 motorcyclists were killed, and over 15,500 were injured in California. The state of California’s 800,000 registered motorcycles is to blame for the high number of accidents.

The most common causes of motorcycle accidents in the United States are distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic laws.

Orange County Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Crashes

Following a fatal motorcycle accident, the victim’s family may be overwhelmed with emotion and confusion. Insurance companies may try to trick them into settling for a claim less than what they are entitled to.

Because most insurance companies want to pay out as soon as possible, they only provide minimal assistance to victims. An attorney can protect you from being duped by these insurance companies.

Arash Law’s experienced Orange County motorcycle accident attorney will explain all of your legal options, conduct an extensive investigation of the accident, and, if necessary, challenge the police report’s findings. In addition to determining driver error, road conditions and safety equipment may be inspected.

The mission of our skilled legal team of accident experts is to get you the highest settlement possible. Call us at (619) 431-4840 today and speak directly with an accident attorney in Orange County. Telephone and In-person consultations are always absolutely free!