[04-26-2023] San Diego County, CA – One Rider Killed After Motorcycle vs. Tow Truck Collision in Chula Vista

A 30-year-old male rider was killed after a collision between a motorcycle and a tow truck in the Chula Vista area early Wednesday morning, April 26, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling northbound on I-805, south of Telegraph Canyon Road, when it crashed into the back of a stopped tow truck at the center divider around 6:00 a.m.

The rider was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. He was later proclaimed dead. The tow truck driver did not sustain any injuries.

The identity of the deceased motorcycle rider has not been released pending notification of his family.

The motorcycle accident caused the temporary closure of the number one lane of I-805 northbound and HOV lane.

It has not yet been determined whether alcohol or drugs are factors in the accident. The authorities are still investigating the crash.

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Motorcycle accident victims suffer physically and psychologically. Aside from treatment costs, lost productivity costs must also be considered.

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

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What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Regardless of the circumstances, discussing your injuries with an lawyer as soon as possible is helpful. After a motorcycle crash, here are some steps to follow:

• Keep calm and remember not to admit fault.
• As you wait for the police, move to the side of the road or a safe location.
• Before checking on others, examine your own body for injuries.
• Avoid settling the dispute with the driver. Ensure that you report the accident to the police so that an official record can be created.
• Obtain essential details, such as the other driver’s name, contact number, and insurance company information.
• Take photographs of the roadway, your injuries, the other vehicle, your motorcycle, and any additional pertinent details.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• Create a folder for all accident-related documents and information.
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motorcycle accidents accounted for 14% of all road fatalities in 2020. This type of accident also accounted for 18% of occupant deaths and 4% of occupant injuries. Less than 0.6% of total vehicle kilometers and 3% of all drivers were by motorcycles. Helmet use could have prevented fatalities.

There was an increase of 23% per 100,000,000 km driven and also an increase of 11% in fatalities between 2019 and 2020. Deaths have increased by 10% over the past decade, while the death rate has increased by 20%. In recent years, the death rate per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled has increased to 5,579.

Californians registered more than 785 thousand motorcycles in 2020. It is one of the two most hazardous states for motorcyclists, with more than 500 fatalities per year. It was determined that 6% of these incidents resulted in fatalities due to lack of helmet use.