According to the officials, a motorcyclist suffered major injuries after crashing into an ice cream van in Hughson on Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022.
According to Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Sgt. Luke Schwartz, the life-threatening collision occurred at 6:00 p.m. north of Tully Road.
The ice cream van driver was traveling west on Narcisco Way, which is south of Hatch Road, while the motorcyclist was traveling north on Tully Road.
The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old Hughson man, broadsided the ice cream van in the intersection. According to Schwartz, he was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, including head trauma.
Minor injuries were also treated at a hospital for the 61-year-old ice cream van driver.
The Major Accident Investigation Team of the Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the scene. Schwartz said they were not prepared to release the names of those involved. He stated that no one had been charged.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Motorcycle accidents are especially devastating because the rider is in greater danger than the other driver. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to catastrophic and fatal injuries than other road users because of their heightened sensitivity to collisions.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed vehicles to be injured or killed in an accident.
Eleven percent of all traffic accidents in the United States involve motorcycles. Almost 5,000 people were killed, and 82,000 were injured on motorcycles in the United States in 2018.
Helmets have been proven to save lives by protecting riders from life-threatening injuries and keeping them safe and sound. Nearly half of all motorcycle deaths can be prevented by wearing a helmet, according to the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
While protecting your head, the area below the collarbone is also a treasure trove. There are several pieces of motorcycle safety equipment that can help you avoid serious injuries.
Stanislaus County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers with a Winning Track Record
Arash Law will diligently represent the family of a deceased motorcyclist in a wrongful death case. The state’s wrongful death laws frequently cover motorcycle accidents that result in death. It is your right to receive compensation for medical and burial expenses, the loss of a loved one’s income, and the emotional toll of their loss from a spouse’s death.
Your loved one’s death was most likely not caused by an accident they caused. There’s no way to bring your loved one back, but if you win a wrongful death lawsuit, you can give their loved ones the resources they need to carry on.
Our Stanislaus County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law can assist you in pursuing compensation for your injuries. You can contact our firm to ask any questions or concerns about your legal options following a motorcycle accident.
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