[04-19-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Two People Injured After Motorcycle Crash in Harbor City

Two people were injured after a motorcycle crash in Harbor City, Los Angeles, on Wednesday evening, April 19, 2023.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash occurred around 9:35 p.m. at 1733 West Pacific Coast Highway near Figueroa Street.

A motorcyclist was found to have sustained critical injuries, while another driver was trapped inside an overturned vehicle.

The driver was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital along with the motorcyclist.

Further details about the crash are still not released by the authorities.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

• In the wake of your motorcycle accident, you likely have many concerns. In case of injury or property damage, you can consult a lawyer immediately. The sooner you consult with a lawyer, the better.
• Stay calm, and do not admit fault.
• If you can, pull over to the side of the road or another safe area to wait for the police.
• Check yourself for injuries before checking with others.
• Do not try to settle your case with the driver. It is essential to report your accident to the police so that there will be an official record.
• Collect information like the other driver’s name and insurer.
• Take photos of your motorcycle, the other driver’s car, the roadway, your injuries, and other relevant factors.
• Get to the hospital as soon as possible after an accident.
• Create a folder with all accident-related documents and information.
• Contact a renowned California motorcycle accident lawyer.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council, motorcycle accidents caused 14% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of all occupant deaths, and 4% of all occupant injuries in 2020. Motorcycle riders comprise less than 3% of all drivers and less than 0.6% of all vehicle kilometers. It is possible that 6% of the incidents could have been avoided if helmets were worn.

Motorcycle traffic increased by 23% per 100,000,000 kilometers between 2019 and 2020, while fatalities rose by 11%. Over the decade, only 10% more people died, but the mortality rate increased by 20%. In recent years, the fatality rate per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled has grown to 5,579.

By 2020, California had more than 785 thousand officially registered motorcycles. There were more than 500 motorcycle fatalities there each year, making it one of the two most deadly states for riders.