[04-17-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed in a Fatal East County Motorcycle Crash

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash in East County on Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2022.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 3:40 p.m. in the area of Winter Gardens Boulevard, near Sapota Drive.

A 2008 Chevrolet Blazer SUV collided with a motorcycle on the roadway for unclear reasons. The motorcycle was totaled following the crash and had to be removed by a tow truck.

Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider was killed in the accident. No other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2012, there were around 8.5 million legally registered motorcycles on US highways, according to the US Department of Transportation. Motorcycles appeal to a wide spectrum of people for the excitement and freedom they bring and their portability, and lower prices.

When there is a motorcycle involved, the effects can be fatal. In 2016, there were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities in the United States.

As of 2019, California had the most number of registered motorcycles. In recent years, the number of people killed or badly injured in motorcycle accidents in California has gradually increased.

There were 16,505 motorcycle collisions in the previous year, resulting in 541 deaths and 15,527 injuries.

In 2014, there were 101 fatal motorcycle accidents in San Diego County, 87 in 2015, 94 in 2016, a high of 120 in 2017, and 88 in 2018.

According to studies, a decrease in quality of life accounts for 63% of the expenditures involved with motorbike accidents. Motorcycle accidents that result in a long recovery, permanent disability, or prolonged pain and suffering will reduce the victim’s quality of life.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Clients in San Diego County

After a fatal motorcycle accident, the victim’s relatives may be heartbroken and perplexed. Insurance companies may try to dupe them into accepting a settlement for a claim less than the full amount they are entitled to.

Because most insurance companies want to pay out as soon as possible, they frequently pressure victims into settling for a lower-value claim. An attorney can help you avoid being taken advantage of by insurance companies.

Suppose you or a loved one has been in a motorcycle accident. In that case, you can begin to move past the trauma by seeking recovery and protection from Arash Law’s San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyers. We’ve assisted accident victims in San Diego in obtaining millions of dollars in compensation.

We can walk you through the claim process step by step when you’re ready. Insurance claims will exploit individuals in weak states, leaving them unpaid medical bills and repairs. We’ll stick up for you and refuse to let them take advantage of you.

To schedule your free consultation anywhere in California, call (888) 488-1391. Company offices are located in San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside, with our headquarters in Los Angeles.