[04-02-2023] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Hospitalized After Motorcycle Collision in Rio Linda

A motorcycle collision left one person hospitalized in Rio Linda, Sacramento County, on Sunday evening, April 02, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened around 7:00 p.m. at 18th Street on Elkhorn Boulevard.

The victim was riding a motorcycle when a gray Hyundai collided with it. The motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital immediately.

The authorities are currently investigating what caused the crash.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to information provided by the National Safety Council, motorcycle accidents caused 14% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of occupant fatalities, and 4% of occupant injuries in 2020. Motorcycle riders comprised 3% of all drivers and less than 0.6% of all vehicle kilometers. Many lives could have been saved if helmets had been worn.

Every 100,000,000 kilometers driven increased by 23 percent between 2019 and 2020, while fatalities rose by 11 percent. The death rate rose by 20% over the course of ten years, and the overall death toll rose by 10%. The fatality rate has increased in recent years and now stands at 5,579 per 100,000,000 kilometers.

In California, there were more than 785 thousand motorcycles registered in 2020. One of the two most hazardous states in the nation for motorcycle riders, with almost 500 fatalities annually. Only 6% of these fatalities were related to the absence of a helmet.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

After a motorcycle accident, the police should be called immediately. When communicating with law enforcement or an insurance company, it’s important to avoid assumptions and provide clear, detailed responses. The victim’s insurance company may refuse to pay out if they determine that they admitted guilt after making an apology.

The full report can be obtained by contacting the appropriate authorities. To submit your information, please use the online form provided on this page. We can get started on your problem right away if you tell us more details about it. During your no-cost consultation, one of our top-notch lawyers will give you their undivided attention.

Renowned Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Sacramento County

You should talk to a lawyer immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a motorcycle accident in California. If you or a loved one were hurt or killed because of someone else’s carelessness, you might be able to file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death. Talk to one of our highly regarded lawyers before filing a claim.

A skilled lawyer from our firm will evaluate your case, explain the following steps, and go over the factors that could change the final settlement amount with you during your free consultation.

Our renowned Sacramento County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million. Contact (888) 488-1391 or fill up the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.