[04-02-2022] San Diego County, CA – 31-Year-Old Woman Injured in Crash Involving Uber in East Village

According to police, one 31-year-old woman riding an electric scooter through downtown San Diego ran a red light, collided with an Uber driver’s van, and suffered a badly broken leg on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

According to a San Diego Police Department news release, the crash occurred shortly after midnight in East Village at 11th Avenue.

The crash occurred when the 31-year-old woman rode through a red light on E Street at 11th Avenue.

The driver, a 64-year-old rideshare employee in a Toyota minivan, drove through the intersection with a green light. The woman slammed into his car.

According to police, the rider suffered a serious injury — a compound fracture of her left leg — and was taken to the hospital. It was not a life-threatening injury.

According to news reports, the Uber driver stayed at the scene and was interviewed by officers.

The crash remains under investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There are a large number of motorcycle accidents that result in serious injury or death. Accidents involving motorcyclists can result in fatal or life-altering injuries. Motorcycle riders face a slew of hazards on a daily basis, from road rash and traumatic tattoos to life-threatening head and brain trauma.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 16 times more likely than passengers in a car to be injured or killed in a collision.

According to the most recent data, 5,115 people were killed, and 79,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents in 2019. Motorcyclists make up only 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States, and they account for only 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States.

The 8.6 million motorcycles registered in the United States are only 14 percent of all traffic deaths, 17 percent of passenger deaths or occupant deaths, and 3 percent of all injuries when compared to the 263.8 million other cars and trucks.

There are ways to prevent a car accident from being fatal. In order to avoid serious head injuries, motorcycle riders should always dress appropriately and wear a helmet at all times. They estimate that helmets will reduce motorcycle deaths by 37%.

San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcyclists who have been injured in an accident face more than just physical pain. A person may experience emotional distress as a result of the aforementioned physical injuries. Bicyclists may be unable to resume their normal routines, such as working and supporting themselves or maintaining stable relationships.

An accident and its resulting injuries will determine how much you’ll be compensated by the insurance company. Medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering can all be sought through a personal injury lawsuit by the majority of injured motorcyclists.

Financial and non-financial consequences can be enormous in the event of such an event. Our San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

Contact Arash Law today for a free consultation with one of our skilled California motorcycle accident attorneys to learn more about your legal options. After a motorcycle accident in California, our job is to ensure that our clients receive the maximum compensation they are entitled to. Call (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free consultation with one of our attorneys.