[02-28-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Motorcycle Crash on Monroe Street Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash on Monroe Street on Monday afternoon, February 28, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Monroe Street, near Lawrence Expressway.

The motorcycle rider was heading eastbound on Monroe Street. Meanwhile, an unspecified vehicle was making a left turn towards a gas station.

Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider was unable to stop in time and crashed into the turning vehicle. The motorcycle rider was rushed to an area hospital but was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

There is no arguing that motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable road users on the planet. Motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than car passengers to be wounded or killed in an accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Sadly, motorcycle accidents can result in devastating or even deadly consequences. Motorcyclists were involved in 5,286 fatalities in the US in 2016.

It’s hard to find a better place to ride a motorcycle and take in the landscape than California. There’s a lot to see and do in the Bay Area and along Highway 101. Unfortunately, in California, riding a motorcycle comes with many dangers. Motorcycles are involved in 17% of all traffic-related deaths in this area.

California’s total motorcycle accident fatalities are second only to Florida. If you or someone you love was involved in a motorcycle crash, it’s time to enlist help from the experienced California motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law.

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

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Clara County

Injuries sustained in traffic accidents can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs, property damage, and even funeral expenditures. At the same time, the victim’s family suffers a lifetime of mental and emotional anguish.

Any losses and expenses incurred by victims of traffic accidents should be compensated under the law. The ability of their attorneys to handle the complexities of the state civil court system determines whether or not they obtain any compensation at all.

If you suspect that someone else’s negligence caused a family member’s death or injury, contact Arash Law. We have the resources and knowledge to ensure that you get a fair payment for wrongful death claims.

The experienced Santa Clara County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law are here to help. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation anywhere in California.