[02-26-2022] Ventura County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Thousand Oaks

A 24-year-old man identified as Matt W. was killed after a deadly motorcycle crash in Thousand Oaks on Saturday night, February 26, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Lynn Road in Thousand Oaks. The victim was known as one of the Borderline Bar and Grill heroes shooting in Thousand Oaks in 2018 when he saved dozens of lives.

His motorcycle reportedly collided with a crossover SUV for unclear reasons. The SUV driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Emergency personnel later arrived at the scene and found the victim lying near the wrecked car on the roadway. Unfortunately, he could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the driver of the SUV and his passenger were taken to an area hospital for treatment. The identity of the SUV driver and his passenger have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Anyone that can provide additional information about the mishap is urged to call Senior Deputy Marcos Moreno at (805) 947-8289.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycles are involved in 11% of all road incidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There were 82,000 motorbike injuries and 4,985 motorcycle deaths in 2018.

This is not unexpected, given that riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed cars to be injured or killed in a car accident.

Helmets are useful in preventing severe head injuries. Helmets are predicted to be 37% effective in preventing motorcycle fatalities. The remainder of their bodies, however, may still be vulnerable.

Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, adverse weather, wrong-way driving, and failing to respect traffic laws.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Ventura County

A motorbike accident can be a life-altering experience. These accidents frequently result in major injuries that might leave a person permanently incapacitated, entitling them to substantial compensation. Furthermore, many victims cannot survive the severe injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision.

Surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim against the irresponsible motorist who caused the collision when this occurs. Victims and survivors of accidents must hold negligent drivers accountable for their acts. This is the only method to prevent risky and maybe fatal – driving behavior in the future. Accountability contributes to everyone’s safety on California’s highways.

Arash Law’s skilled Ventura County motorcycle accident attorneys are here to assist you. We’ve put together this information to assist you in understanding what happens after being hurt in a motorcycle accident. It is also critical to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to learn how to proceed with your case.

We have offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego, among other places. For a free consultation with a San Joaquin County motorcycle accident attorney, call (888) 488-1391. We are pleased to come to you, whether at home or work.