[04-18-2023] Santa Clara County, CA – One Male Rider Killed After Motorcycle vs. Car Collision in San Jose

One male rider died after a collision involving a motorcycle and a car at Mission Street in San Jose Tuesday afternoon, April 18, 2023.

According to the San Jose Police Department, their officers responded to the collision between a 2018 Harley Davidson and a 2020 Ford SUV on N. 11th Street and Mission Street at around 4:17 p.m.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on N. 11th Street when he struck a 2020 Ford SUV driven by a female driver traveling westbound on Mission Street.

The helmeted motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle due to the collision and taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Later, the motorcycle driver died from his injuries.

This accident marks the eighth traffic fatality of 2023 and the seventh fatal collision.

The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office will inform the victim’s family before disclosing his identity.

Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in San Jose

Motorcycle accident victims suffer physically and psychologically. Lost productivity costs must be considered in addition to treatment expenses.

You may be entitled to compensation if you or a family member is injured in a motorcycle accident. Lawyers in state civil courts determine settlement amounts.

Our San Jose motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience and knowledge to assist accident victims. $750 million in compensation has been awarded to our clients so far.

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What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident

After a motorcycle accident, you may have many questions. Regardless of your circumstances, it would be best to talk to an attorney immediately about your injuries and property damage. After a motorcycle accident, follow these steps:

• Keep calm and do not admit fault.
• If possible, wait for the police on the side of the road or in a safe area.
• Before checking with others, check for injuries on your own body.
• Avoid resolving your dispute with the driver. It is essential to report your accident to the police so that there will be an official record.
• Obtain details such as the other driver’s name and insurance company.
• Take photos of the roadway, your injuries, the other vehicle, your motorcycle, and other essential details.
• As soon as possible, visit the hospital and seek medical attention.
• Organize a folder for every document and information about the accident.
• Set up a free consultation with our firm’s award-winning motorcycle accident attorneys by calling (888) 488-1391.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The National Safety Council (NSC) states motorcycle accidents accounted for 14% of all road fatalities in 2020. They also accounted for 18% of occupant deaths and 4% of occupant injuries. Motorcycles contributed to less than 0.6% of total vehicle kilometers and 3% of all drivers. Wearing helmets could have saved several lives.

There was an increase of 23% per 100,000,000 km driven, and deaths between 2019 and 2020 grew by 11%. Over the past decade, deaths have increased by 10%, and death rate has increased by 20%. The death toll per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled has risen to 5,579 in recent years.

In 2020, Californians registered more than 785 thousand motorcycles. It is one of the two most dangerous states for motorcyclists, with over 500 deaths yearly. It was determined that 6% of these incidents resulted in death due to not wearing a helmet.