[04-16-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on State Route 79

The California Highway Patrol reported that one person was killed in a collision involving two motorcycles on State Route 79 at the Chambers Park campground parking lot on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

According to a CHP incident log, the collision occurred at 10:51 a.m. Saturday near Lake Cuyamaca.

The Medical Examiner’s Office of San Diego County was dispatched to the scene.

At 11:44 a.m., CHP officers were still on the scene gathering information about the crash.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, there were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2019. Motorcyclist fatalities had been on the decline since the early 1980s, but in 1998 they started to rise again and remained stable until 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a collision than passengers in a car.

Nearly half of motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers who fail to see the bike at an intersection. Because of their size, motorcycles are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents.

California is represented in the ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section of motorcycleroads.com, an online guide to motorcycle routes and events. More motorcycles are registered in this state than any other. The number of motorcycles registered in the state is around 800,000.

Motorcycle accidents in California resulted in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths in 2017.

San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Traffic accidents can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and even funeral expenses, not to mention the mental and emotional anguish of the victim’s family for the rest of the victim’s life.

Following a car accident, they are entitled to compensation for all of their losses and expenses. Whether or not they receive any compensation at all is determined by their attorneys’ ability to navigate the complexities of the state civil court system.

Our San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve after a motorcycle accident. If you or someone you know has been hurt in a car accident, we can help.

As your legal representatives, we are dedicated to securing the most favorable outcome for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 if you need to speak with one of our attorneys. There is absolutely no charge for any of our phone or in-person consultations.