A 58-year-old man identified as Michael Robert W. was killed in a deadly motorcycle crash in Rosemont on Friday morning, April 8, 2022.
According to the Sacramento County Coroner, the fatal collision happened in the area of Manlove Road and South Watt Avenue.
The motorcycle rider was traveling on Manlove Road when it suddenly collided with a truck for unclear reasons.
Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider was killed in the accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. He was uninjured in the mishap.
The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the cause and the liability in the deadly accident.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics
In 2019, 5,014 motorcycle fatalities were reported by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation. Until 1998, motorcycle fatalities had been decreasing, but they began to rise again in 1998 and were stable until 2008.
Anyone can be injured in a bike accident at any time. Motorcyclists who are intoxicated or distracted can cause fatal accidents by driving through a red light or stop sign at an intersection while intoxicated or distracted.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are involved in 11% of all traffic accidents in the United States.
Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by various factors, including impaired driving, speeding, carelessness, inclement weather, wrong-way driving, and a failure to obey traffic laws.
If you’re riding your motorcycle through an intersection, be aware of drivers making a left turn in front of or into you. The fatality of a motorcycle accident can occur even at low speeds if a delivery truck or other large vehicle strikes the motorcycle.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Residents in Sacramento County
Our lawyers vigorously represent the family of a motorcycle accident victim in a case involving a fatality. The California wrongful death laws often cover fatal motorcycle accidents. Legally, a surviving spouse can receive compensation for medical and funeral expenses, the loss of a loved one’s income, and the emotional toll of their loss.
Most likely, the accident that led to the death of your loved one wasn’t caused by any of their actions. You can’t bring your loved one back, but a successful wrongful death lawsuit can help ensure that the loved ones they cared for have the resources they need to move forward after their death.
It’s not just about the money when a loved one dies in a motorcycle accident, but also about justice. It all boils down to fairness. It’s about enforcing the law and ensuring that those who break the law are held accountable.
You can rely on the compassionate Sacramento County motorcycle accident lawyers from Arash Law to help you with your claim. If you have any questions or concerns about your legal options following a fatal motorcycle accident, you can contact us.
We offer free consultations with no obligation to retain our firm. We also work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay a dime unless we win you compensation. Get in touch online or call (888) 488-1391