[02-09-2023] San Joaquin County, CA – Motorcycle Police Officer Injured After Car Crash near Ripon

A motorcycle police officer from Hayward was hospitalized with injuries following a car crash near Ripon in San Joaquin County on Thursday morning, February 09, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision between the motorcycle and another vehicle occurred shortly after 8:00 a.m. on the northbound side of Highway 99 near Jack Tone Road.

The Hayward Police Department said the officer was going to work on his department-issued motorcycle when the crash happened. He sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital.
No other details on his identity and current state were released.

It remained unclear exactly what happened before the collision as the further investigation continued. The driver of the unidentified vehicle involved was reportedly cooperative with the authorities.

The crash caused traffic delays from Ripon to Salida at about 8:30 a.m. All lanes were reopened shortly before 9:20 a.m.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2020, motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of all occupant deaths, and 4% of all occupant injuries, as the National Safety Council reported. Fewer than 3% of registered motorists were motorcyclists, and they logged only 0.6% of total vehicle miles driven. Helmet use may have reduced fatalities in these tragedies.

There was an 11% increase in fatalities from 2019 to 2020, with the mortality rate per 100 million kilometers traveled increasing by 23%. Over a ten-year period, the death toll and death rate both increased by about 20% and 27%, respectively. Currently, for every 100,000,000 kilometers traveled, 5,579 people lose their lives (a rate of 31.64).

In the year 2020, California was home to approximately 785 thousand motorcycles. The state is one of the two worst in the United States for motorcyclists, with about 500 deaths per year. Not wearing a helmet is directly linked to about 6% of these fatalities.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

The police must be notified immediately of any traffic collision that results in serious injury or death. Don’t make assumptions; stick to the facts while answering questions. Although they had no part in what happened, the victim may nonetheless feel obligated to apologize. Insurance companies may cite such actions as grounds for denying a claim.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in San Joaquin County

California families of wounded or deceased motorcyclists who believe they have a case should seek legal counsel without delay. To get financial compensation for one’s suffering after being injured or losing a loved one due to the negligence of another, one may file a personal injury or wrongful death case. When you have questions regarding submitting a claim, one of our highly regarded lawyers is here to help.

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