[04-09-2022] Tehama County, CA – 37-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Corning

A Corning man was critically injured when his motorcycle was struck by a GMC Terrain fleeing from pursuing police on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

The crash occurred around 10:12 p.m. on South Avenue, just west of Woodson Avenue.

The chase began when Red Bluff police attempted to stop the GMC around 9:51 p.m. on Saturday after it was identified as a reported stolen vehicle by the department’s license plate recognition system.

The pursuit began when the GMC’s driver, Devin W., 37, of Oakland, refused to yield to the cop’s red lights, leading to South Avenue in Corning.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the GMC struck Julian B., 19, ejecting him from the motorcycle around 10:12 p.m.

Barrajas was flown to Enloe Medical Center in Chico by medical helicopter after suffering internal injuries and multiple broken bones.

Woodward was arrested and booked into the Tehama County Jail on $50,000 bail on suspicion of obstructing/resisting arrest, evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, and vehicle theft.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Collisions involving motorcycles often result in fatalities or serious injuries. When involved in a collision, motorcyclists face a particularly high risk of death or serious injury. They have to deal with everything from road-rash infliction to brain and head injuries every day.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle-car collisions result in 16 times more injuries and 35 times more deaths.

In 2019, 5,115 people were killed, and 79,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents, according to the latest statistics. In the United States, motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles, and only 0.6 % of all vehicle miles traveled.

Only 14% of all traffic deaths, 17% of occupant deaths, and 3% of all injuries are attributed to motorcycles, with 8.6 million registered in the United States.

However, a car accident can be deadly if avoided. For their safety and others, motorcycle riders should always wear a helmet and be properly clothed on the road. Helmet use has contributed to a 37% decrease in motorcycle fatalities.

Tehama County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

After a motorcycle accident, a rider’s physical injuries aren’t the only issue they have to deal with. Pain, sorrow, and suffering may result from the physical injuries listed above. It is possible that a biker’s daily routine, such as working and supporting themselves or maintaining stable interpersonal relationships, will be disrupted.

Accident and injury details determine the scope of your losses. Most motorcycle accident victims have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical pain and suffering.

The financial and non-financial consequences of such a catastrophe can be far-reaching. Our experienced Tehama County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively pursue monetary compensation on your behalf.

Free consultations and evaluations for California motorcycle accident victims are available at Arash Law. California’s law requires us to ensure that our clients receive the maximum compensation possible following a motorcycle accident. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.