[04-22-2023] Santa Barbara County, CA – Four People Injured After Motorcycle Collision Near Lake Cachuma

Four people were injured after a motorcycle collision near Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara, on Saturday evening, April 22, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:15 p.m. along Highway 154 outside the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area entrance.

A sedan and two motorcyclists were reportedly involved in the crash.

The two motorcycle riders suffered severe injuries, while the two sedan occupants suffered minor injuries. All four were transported to a nearby hospital.

The crash area was temporarily closed off. Information about their conditions or the cause of the crash has yet to be released.

Reliable Santa Barbara Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Motorcycle riders should seek legal counsel after suffering an injury in California as soon as possible. If you or a loved one were hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, you could file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death. Please consult with one of our highly regarded attorneys before submitting a claim.

One of our lawyers will evaluate your case, outline the following steps, and review any additional information that may affect the settlement offer during this no-cost consultation.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

It is likely that you have many concerns following a motorcycle accident. You can consult a lawyer immediately in case of injury or property damage. 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 collisions caused 14% of all traffic deaths, 18% of all occupant deaths, and 4% of all occupant injuries in 2020. Motorcycle riders make up less than 3% of all drivers and less than 0.6% of all vehicle kilometers driven. It is possible that 6% of 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.