[03-29-2022] Kern County, CA – Motorcycle Crash on Highway 99 Results in One Death

An unidentified man was killed in a deadly motorcycle crash involving a big rig in Bakersfield on Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022.

The accident happened in the No. 3 southbound lane of Highway 99 in Modesto at approximately 6:50 a.m.

A Scion and a motorcycle collided on the northbound lanes of Pelandale Avenue for unclear reasons.

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his motorcycle and landed in the slow lane. A passing big rig then struck him.

Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and liability in the crash.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

There’s no denying that riding a motorcycle has advantages. Some people enjoy riding motorcycles because they are inexpensive, enjoyable, and require less parking space. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle carries its own set of dangers.

Did you know that motorcycle rider are 16 times more likely than car passengers to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a crash?

According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,286 people died while riding motorcycles in the United States in 2016.

However, there is a way to avoid being killed in a motorcycle accident. It has been demonstrated that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of serious head injuries. Wearing a helmet could reduce motorcycle fatalities by 37%.

Riding a motorcycle in California is dangerous. Last year, over 500 motorcyclists were killed, and over 15,500 were injured in California. The high number of accidents in California can be attributed to 800,000 registered motorcyclists.

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

Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Motorcycle Accident Victims

Wrongful death lawsuits are the most effective means for the victim’s family to obtain the justice and compensation they are entitled to.

Although a motorcycle accident cannot be reversed, the civil courts can compensate people who have been affected financially. If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, you should contact a wrongful death lawyer.

Arash Law’s motorcycle accident attorneys have decades of experience dealing with similar accidents in California, making them an invaluable resource. Tens of thousands of people who have been wounded in car accidents have benefited from our services.

Our caring Bakersfield accident attorneys think you should be compensated for all economic and non-economic damages and will fight for this on your behalf.

For a free introductory consultation, please get in touch with our Arash Law attorneys. Contact us online or by phone at (888) 488-1391.