[04-09-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – One Man Killed After Motorcycle vs. Sedan Crash in Culver City

One man was killed following a collision between a motorcycle and a sedan in Culver City on Sunday morning, April 9, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the fatal crash occurred around 12:56 a.m. on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway, south of Venice Boulevard.

Witnesses informed the CHP that a motorbike and a car collided, leaving the motorcycle rider in the HOV lane and the car completely consumed in flames.

One man was declared dead by 1:07 a.m. It remains unclear whether he was the motorcycle rider or the sedan driver.

The traffic in the area was diverted as all northbound lanes were closed for a couple of hours.

No further information was immediately available as the investigation continued.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council, motorcycle accidents accounted for 14% of traffic fatalities in 2020, while also accounting for 18% of occupant deaths and 4% of occupant injuries. Motorcycles accounted for under 3% of all drivers and less than 0.6% of total vehicle kilometers driven. Many lives would have been saved if helmets had been worn.

The motorbike growth rate was 23% per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled between 2019 and 2020, with an increase in fatalities of 11%. While deaths increased by only 10% during the past decade, the death rate rose by 20%. The death rate per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled has risen to 5,579 in recent years.

In 2020, California registered more than 785 thousand motorcycles. It was one of the two worst states for motorcyclists, with an annual death toll of about 500. In 6% of the cases, it was determined that the victims would have survived if they had been wearing helmets.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Call the police right away if you or a loved one are in a motorcycle accident. Don’t make any assumptions, and provide as much detail as you can to the police and insurance company. Even if they are innocent, some victims may feel they must apologize. The insurance company might cite such behavior as a reason to reject a claim. Therefore, you should not act in such a manner.

The relevant authorities are obligated to provide you with full access to the report upon request. There is a quick online form for your convenience on this page as well. Once we have this information, we can start looking into your claim. You have our word that you will receive our undivided attention and expert instruction throughout the first session, which is provided at no cost.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles County

Motorcycle accident victims in California should not hesitate to consult an attorney about their case. If you or a loved one were hurt or murdered because of someone else’s carelessness, you might be eligible to file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death. Please consult with one of our highly regarded attorneys before filing a claim.

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