[02-05-2023] Fresno County, CA – Motorcyclist Injured and Hospitalized After Car Crash near Caruthers

A motorcyclist was injured and sent to the hospital following a car crash near Caruthers in Fresno County on Sunday afternoon, February 05, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle occurred shortly before 3:00 p.m. along Highway 41 at Elkhorn Avenue, south of Caruthers.

The circumstances leading to the crash are still being investigated, but the motorcycle rider was reportedly transported via ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center.

No further details on the collision, including the condition of the driver of the vehicle involved, were released.

The investigation continued, including whether speeding, alcohol, or drugs played a role.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council, motorcyclists made up 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2020, 18% of all occupant deaths, and 4% of all occupant injuries. Motorcyclists accounted for only 3.0% of all registered cars and 0.6% of all vehicle miles driven. If the victims had been wearing helmets, perhaps fewer lives would have been lost in these terrible accidents.

From 2019 to 2020, the number of deaths per 100 million kilometers traveled rose by 23%, while the total number of fatalities rose by 11%. The overall death toll and the death rate both went up by roughly 20% and 27% over a decade. At present, there are 5,579 deaths for every 100,000,000 kilometers driven (a rate of 31.64).

About 785 thousand motorcycles called California home in the year 2020. Every year, more than 500 motorcyclists lose their lives in the state, making it one of the two deadliest in the United States. About 6 percent of these fatalities can be traced back to riders not donning protective headgear.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

In the event of a deadly or seriously injured motorcycle accident, calling the authorities is a must. Avoid making assumptions and instead, when questioned, just state what happened. The victim may feel obligated to express regret for the incident even if they played no role in it. If you file a claim in the future, your insurance company can consider this behavior as evidence to reject your claim.

Get in touch with the police department that handled the case if you’d like a copy of the report. Or, if you’d like, you can fill out a form on our site and we’ll contact them for you. As soon as we obtain everything we need to begin working on your claim, we will do so. We encourage you to get in touch with us if you need help evaluating the viability of your claim.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Fresno County

Families of California motorcyclists who have been injured or killed and believe they have a case should not hesitate to contact a lawyer. It is possible for victims of another party’s negligence to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in order to obtain financial compensation for their suffering. One of our reputed attorneys is available to answer any questions about filing a claim.

Our trusted and award-winning Fresno County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.