[03-29-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Modesto Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed in a deadly motorcycle crash in Modesto on Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022.

The fatal traffic collision transpired at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Highway 99 near Pelandal Avenue in Modesto.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The rider was ejected from his motorcycle and was hit by a big rig.

Unfortunately, the unidentified motorcycle rider was killed in the mishap. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both drivers remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. Both drivers were uninjured in the mishap.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, 5,014 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2019. Motorcycle fatalities had been down since the early 1980s, but they began to rise again in 1998 and stayed so until 2008.

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 car passengers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Almost 70% of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections due to vehicles failing to detect the motorcycle. Because motorcycles are smaller, other vehicles cannot see them clearly, resulting in traffic accidents.

California has the most roads featured in the ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section of motorcycleroads.com, an online motorcycle road, tour, and event guide. It also has the most registered motorcycles in the United States. There are approximately 800,000 motorcycles registered in the state.

In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents in California, resulting in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths.

Motorcycle Crash Lawyers for Victims in Stanislaus County

Traffic accidents can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and even funeral costs, not to mention a lifetime of mental and emotional anguish for the victim’s family.

Those injured in a car accident have the legal right to be compensated for all of their losses and expenses. Their attorneys’ ability to navigate the complexities of the state civil court system determines whether or not they receive any compensation at all.

One of the best Stanislaus County motorcycle accident lawyers is at Arash Law. Our success rate in assisting accident-related injury victims is unrivaled. You won’t owe us anything if we don’t win any money for you!

Our skilled legal team’s mission is to obtain the highest possible settlement for you. Call us today at (619) 431-4840 to speak with some of Stanislaus County’s best car accident injury attorneys. Consultations over the phone and in-person are always completely free!