[02-21-2022] Merced County, CA – One Person Seriously Hurt Following a Motorcycle Crash in Atwater

One unidentified man was seriously injured following a motorcycle collision in Atwater on Monday evening, February 21, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 5:13 p.m. in the area of North Santa Fe Drive and West Avenue Two.

The victim was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Santa Fe Drive when he collided with a Ford Escape for unclear reasons.

The Ford Escape was attempting to turn from the left turn lane of the westbound Santa Fe onto West Avenue Two before the crash. The Ford Escape was unable to see the motorcycle and struck it.

The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries in the mishap. He was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment. The Ford driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. No other injuries were reported.

An active investigation of the collision is currently underway.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

The number of motorcycle accidents is increasing at an alarming rate. After all, around 8.7 million motorcycles were registered in 2017. In 2019, 5,014 riders were killed in motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle riders are definitely among the most vulnerable drivers on the road. 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.

Almost 75% of motorcycle accidents include a motorcycle and a car, and more than half of all motorcycle accidents occur after sunset.

The weather and scenery of California are ideal for riding a motorcycle all year. However, California has become a hotspot for major motorcycle accidents. Every year, around 400 people are killed while riding motorcycles in California. Motorcycles lack the safety features seen in other road cars, including seat belts, airbags, crumple zones, and steel frames.

Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic laws are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Victims in Merced County

Never forget that auto insurance companies are for-profit businesses. Their priority is protecting their bank account balances, not the best interests of their customers or claimants.

If you were injured in a motorcycle crash, having skilled California motorcycle accident lawyers on your side might mean the difference between obtaining the compensation you need to pay your motorcycle accident-related expenses and leaving money on the table and walking away.

Too many injured parties make the mistake of believing they can afford a lawyer and therefore forego seeking legal help. The Merced County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law work only on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay anything upfront or out of pocket. Once they resolve your claim, they receive payment for their services through your settlement or court award.

Let us handle the paperwork to focus on taking care of yourself during this difficult and painful time. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.