[03-14-2023] San Diego, CA – 18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Caught in a Crash in Lakeside

An 18-Year-Old motorcyclist was caught in a crash after losing control of his vehicle in Lakeside on Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 2023.

California Highway Patrol reported that the teenager was riding a 1985 Yamaha motorcycle near Lemon Crest Drive around 3 p.m. when he lost control of it and drifted into the path of a 2012 Toyota Camry.

The teenager was thrown onto the road and suffered major injuries, while the Toyota’s driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to a nearby hospital.

CHP added that neither alcohol nor drugs seemed to have contributed to the collision.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycles contributed to 14% of traffic fatalities, 18% of occupant fatalities, and 4% of occupant injury issues in 2020 despite accounting for only 3% of registered vehicles.

Fatal motorcycle accidents increased by 11%, while the death rate per 100 million vehicle miles increased by 23% in 2019. A motorcycle rider’s involvement in an accident can have disastrous results for all parties involved. Due to increased collision sensitivity, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to catastrophic and fatal injuries.

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What To Do Following an Accident

As soon as the police arrive, a report needs to be filed. Once you’re being interviewed at the scene, be honest about what you observed and experienced. It’s important to think before you speak and not make assumptions about things you don’t understand.

After an accident, anxious and shaken victims might apologize profusely even if they weren’t at fault. Insurance companies can use this as justification for not paying out on a claim.

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The rider and the motorcycle accident victim may feel terrified, upset, and helpless after the incident. A disaster of this magnitude happens in a flash. If someone does not seek treatment, they may experience temporary loss of function and potential long-term consequences.

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