[04-22-2023] Calaveras County, CA – 50-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed Following Vehicle Collision Near Southworth Road

A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a vehicle collision near Southworth Road, Calaveras County, late Saturday morning, April 22, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred around 11:30 a.m. along Highway 12 near the intersection of Southworth Road.

A 50-year-old man was driving his Harley Davidson when he attempted to speed past a 38-year-old SUV driver named Shawn P.

The motorcyclist died as a result, while the SUV driver sustained severe injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.

The identity of the motorcycle rider remains undisclosed as authorities continue their investigation.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

There’s a lot to consider after a motorcycle accident. If you have suffered injury or property damage, a lawyer can help. You should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.

• 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.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents caused 14% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of all occupant fatalities, and 4% of all occupant injuries in 2020. Less than 3% of drivers are motorcycle riders, and their vehicle kilometers account for less than 0.6% of all vehicle kilometers. If helmets were worn, 6% of incidents could have been avoided.

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. More than 500 motorcycle fatalities occur there every year, making it one of the two most dangerous states for riders.