[02-14-2022] San Diego County, CA – Motorcycle Crash on Pacific Beach Drive Results in One Death

An unidentified 25-year-old man was killed after a deadly traffic crash involving a motorcycle cycle in Mission Boulevard on Monday evening, February 14, 2022.

The deadly collision happened at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Pacific Beach Drive at approximately 9:40 p.m.

A 25-year-old motorcycle rider was speeding in the northbound lanes and ran a red light at the intersection. It then crashed into a Volkswagen Tiguan.

The motorcycle rider was seriously injured in the crash and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, despite the life-saving measures performed by paramedics, the motorcycle rider succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2016, motorcyclists were killed at a rate of about 5,286 per year in the United States. California has one of the highest rates of motorcycle registration in the country.

Motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed than automobile passengers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Unfortunately, California is not a motorcycle-friendly state. California has one of the largest motorbike registrations in the country. In California, there are approximately 800,000 motorcycles registered. In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents in California, resulting in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths.

Helmets can help you avoid serious head injuries. Motorcycle helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatalities. However, the rest of their bodies may still be vulnerable.

San Diego County Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims

Medical bills, property damage, and even funeral fees can add up to tens of thousands of dollars for victims’ families while suffering a lifetime of mental and emotional pain.

Any losses and expenses incurred by victims of traffic accidents can be reimbursed through a wrongful death claim. An attorneys’ ability to understand the intricacies of state civil law determines whether or not they receive any pay at all.

Please get in touch with Arash Law if you have reason to suspect that someone is responsible for the death or injury of a member of your family. We have the resources and knowledge to ensure that you get a fair payment for wrongful death claims.

Many of California’s major cities have offices, including the Los Angeles-area hub of Riverside-Orange County and San Diego. An experienced San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyer can be reached at (888) 488-1391. We’ll come to you, whether you’re at home or in the office.