[04-01-2023] Marin County, CA – One Killed, Two Injured After Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Collision near Bolinas

One person was killed while two others were sent to the hospital following a collision between two motorcycles and a vehicle in Marin County on Saturday afternoon, April 01, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol‘s official report, the collision occurred at about 1:15 p.m. on Highway 1 near Fairfax-Bolinas Road near the census-designated place of Bolinas.

Two motorcycles, a Yamaha and BMW, both moving south, reportedly collided with a Subaru Crosstrek traveling north. The cause of the collision is currently unknown, and the investigation continues.

The Yamaha’s 60-year-old male rider from Forestville was killed. The other rider, Daniel O., 24, from Santa Rosa, was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center with unspecified injuries.

The Subaru driver, 83-year-old Barbara B. from Stinson Beach, was sent to Marin Health Medical Center with chest pain. Authorities believed alcohol or drugs did not play a role.

Up until 4:30 p.m., Highway 1 was shut down in both directions. No further information was immediately available.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2020, motorcycle accidents accounted for 14% of all road fatalities, 18% of occupant deaths, and 4% of occupant injuries, according to figures published by the National Safety Council. Less than 0.6% of all vehicle miles and 3% of all drivers were motorcyclists. If helmets had been used, many lives could have been spared.

From 2019 to 2020, there was an 11% rise in fatalities and a 23% increase for every 100,000,000 kilometers traveled. In just ten years, the death rate increased by 20%, and the overall number of deaths rose by 10%. The death rate per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled has increased to 5,579 in recent years.

In 2020, more than 785 thousand motorcycles were registered in the state of California. It was one of the two deadliest states for motorcyclists in the United States, with an annual death toll of over 500. Six percent of these fatalities can be attributed to the lack of head protection.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

If you’re involved in a motorcycle accident, you should contact the police right once. When communicating with authorities or an insurance company, it’s important to avoid making assumptions and provide precise, detailed responses instead. Even if the claimant is completely blameless, the insurance company may reject the claim if they apologize.

The full report can be obtained by contacting the relevant authorities. On this page, you’ll find an online form that you can fill out. We can begin working on your problem as soon as we have more details about it. One of our well-known attorneys will give you their undivided attention throughout the free consultation.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Marin County

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a motorcycle accident in California, you should consult a lawyer straight once. You might be able to bring a claim for personal injury or wrongful death if you or a loved one were injured or killed due to another person’s negligence. If you are considering a claim, please consult with one of our highly regarded attorneys.

During your free consultation, one of our experienced lawyers will evaluate your case, explain the next steps, and go through the various factors that could affect the final settlement amount.

Our award-winning Marin County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $500 million. Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.