[03-05-2022] San Diego County, CA – Man Killed in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash at Mission Boulevard

A 31-year-old man was killed after a deadly motorcycle crash involving an Uber driver at Mission Boulevard on Saturday evening, March 5, 2022.

The crash occurred in the area of Mission Boulevard and Pacific Beach Drive at approximately 6:52 p.m.

An Uber reportedly made a left-hand turn from northbound Mission Boulevard onto westbound Pacific Beach Drive when the driver crashed head-on with an oncoming Ducati motorcycle.

The motorcycle was initially heading southbound on 4100 Mission Boulevard and had a green light before the collision.

The motorcycle rider had a fractured pelvis and leg following the crash. He was rushed to Scripps La Jolla Hospital for treatment.

The involved driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. The identities of both parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

When you ride a motorbike, your safety is frequently dependent on the alertness of other drivers on the road. Some drivers do not recognize or refuse to accept that bicyclists have the same rights as drivers. They can’t always tell what a biker’s speed is, but they keep going anyhow. When changing lanes or turning, drivers frequently obstruct a biker’s right of way.

Motorcycle riders are definitely among the most vulnerable road users. 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, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

When there is a motorcycle involved, the effects can be fatal. In 2016, there were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities in the United States.

As of 2019, California had the most number of registered motorcycles. In recent years, the number of people killed or seriously injured in motorcycle accidents in California has steadily increased.

Over the past ten years, the number of motorcycle accident cases has nearly doubled in the U.S. In California, motorcycle-related fatalities rose at a whopping 175% over the past ten years. After all, California currently has over 800,000 registered motorcycles.

In 2014, there were 101 fatal motorcycle accidents in San Diego County, 87 in 2015, 94 in 2016, 120 in 2017, and 88 in 2018.

San Diego County Accident Lawyers for Motorcycle Accident Victims

Accidents are most likely to occur during construction on these roads or during heavy rush hour traffic. Drivers should also be careful on our busy surface streets throughout the city, such as Friars Road, Genesee Avenue, La Jolla Village Drive, Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, and Boadway.

The negligence of another person causes a personal injury. It can also be caused by more than one person or a company. If a person or company is negligent, they have a legal obligation to compensate you for all the injuries and losses caused by their negligence.

One of the most common examples of a personal injury case is traffic accidents. A driver’s negligence causes most traffic accidents. A negligent driver must compensate any other drivers, passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, or others injured through this negligence. This requirement is why California – like other states – requires drivers to carry auto insurance with liability coverage.

When you retain Arash Law, our San Diego Personal Injury lawyers will personally handle your case from start to finish. You’ll never be passed off to an associate or lesser-qualified paralegal.

When you need us, we’re here. We’re very responsive to our clients and can be reached 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We’ll come to you, regardless of where in San Diego or California you are! Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation anywhere in California.