[02-19-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Motorcycle Crash on Mantanzas Creek Lane Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly motorcycle crash at the Sonoma intersection on Friday afternoon, February 19, 2022.

The deadly accident happened at the intersection of Matanzas Creek Lane and Bennet Valley Road at around 4:10 p.m.

A Suzuki motorcycle collided with another vehicle at the intersection for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

The motorcycle rider was fatally injured in the accident. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead.

Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle accidents are considered among the most severe crashes in the country, as the conception is that they are usually fatal. That is because motorcycles lack the barricades of protection you would have in a car accident. They aren’t usually fatal. But they are serious and sometimes deadly.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed in a crash than automobile passengers.

Sadly, motorcycle accidents can have serious and even deadly consequences. In 2016, 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in the United States.

Nearly half of all motorcycle fatality victims were not wearing helmets at the time of the accident. Wearing a helmet is essential when operating a motorcycle.

In the US, universal helmet laws are the most effective means of reducing the number of deaths. In 2016, it was projected that headgear saved the lives of 1,859 people. There would have been a net gain of 802 lives in 2016 if every motorbike rider wore a helmet.

It’s not uncommon for motorcycle accidents to be caused by distractions such as cell phone use and other forms of intoxication.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Sonoma County

After a tragic motorcycle accident, the victim’s family may be in a state of sadness and uncertainty. The victim’s family may be vulnerable to the insurance company’s manipulation tactics to settle a claim.

Because most insurance firms want to pay out as soon as possible, they typically lowball victims into settling for a smaller claim. An attorney can prevent you from being duped by insurance providers.

As a motorcycle accident victim, you have the right to claim monetary damages during this catastrophic event. At Arash Law, we want our motorcycle accident clients to be as comfortable as possible throughout the process of seeking compensation for damages. Our Sonoma County motorcycle accident lawyers will aggressively pursue everything you deserve.

We choose motorcycle accident victims because we have spent 30 years winning millions for them. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or book a consultation with us online. We’ll have a look at your case at no cost to you so that you can decide with peace of mind.