[02-08-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Motorcycle Crash in Isla Vista Injures One Person

One unidentified man was injured following a major motorcycle crash in Isla Vista on Tuesday night, February 8, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 11:23 p.m. in the 6800 block of Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista.

A motorcycle rear-ended a passenger vehicle for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries following the crash and was rushed to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment.

The driver and the passenger in the other vehicle were uninjured in the mishap. They remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Insurance Information Institute said that motorcycle accidents are in the United States have become a significant problem throughout the decade. The number of people killed in motorcycle accidents in 2018 was close to 5,000.

Motorcyclists were still 27 times more likely to die in a car accident than people in passenger cars for every mile they drove. This was down 5% from 2017.

As of 2019, there were the most motorcycles registered in California, which was the case. In the last few years, the number of people killed or seriously injured in motorcycle accidents in California has gone up a lot.

During the last year, 16,505 accidents involving motorcycles resulted in 541 people dying and 15,527 people getting hurt.

To ride a motorcycle is very dangerous, so why is it so hard to do? A lot of different things cause the high death rate. The most basic problem is that there isn’t enough safety. On the other hand, motorcycle riders usually feel the full force of a collision in their bodies because they don’t have seat belts, airbags, or the steel frame of a car to protect them.

Motorcycle Injury Accident Attorneys for Victims in Santa Barbara County

Anyone can be confused by the accident claims process, especially if they have never made an injury claim before. You are also up against a big insurance company that has a history of seeking any excuse to pay you the least amount possible on your claim (or deny payment altogether).

Arash Law’s skilled Santa Barbara County motorcycle accident attorneys are here to assist you. Our firm is well-known for achieving maximum compensation for the victims reasonably.

Contact Arash Law today to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation with one of our California motorcycle accident attorneys. Our California motorcycle accident attorneys will send you a demand letter for your damages, ensuring that you receive the maximum amount of compensation that you are entitled to.

By contacting us, you have nothing to lose. For a free consultation with a California personal injury attorney, call (888) 488-1391.