[05-01-2022] Marin County, CA – Two People Critically Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Point Reyes Lighthouse

Two people were airlifted from a motorcycle accident in Marin County on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Local authorities responded to the crash around 5:30 p.m. near the Point Reyes Lighthouse.

According to the CHP’s Golden Gate Division Air Operations, the H-30 helicopter crew, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Henry-1 helicopter crew, the Marin County Fire Department, and the Inverness Fire Department responded to a report of two motorcyclists down near the lighthouse on Sunday afternoon.

Each helicopter crew transported a critically injured patient to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

There are no other details available.

The Marin Division of the California Highway Patrol was investigating the accident.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Collisions involving motorcycles are a common cause of death and serious injury. Collisions involving motorcycles are more likely to result in fatalities and life-changing injuries than those involving other vehicles. They have to deal with everything from road-rash infliction to brain and head injuries every day.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motorcycle-car collision results in 16 times more injuries and 35 times more deaths.

According to the most recent data, motorcycle accidents killed 5,115 people and injured 79,000 others in 2019. In the United States, motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles, and only 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled.

Motorcyclists account for just 14% of all traffic deaths and 17% of occupant deaths, and 3% of all injuries in the United States’ 8.6 million registered motorcycles.

Even if you can prevent an accident, it can still be deadly. Motorcycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their heads in the event of an accident. Helmet use has been linked to a 37% decrease in fatal motorcycle accidents.

Marin County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

After a motorcycle accident, the biker’s physical injuries aren’t the only issue he or she has to deal with. Pain, sorrow, and suffering may result from the physical injuries listed above. Even the most basic aspects of a biker’s life, such as their ability to support themselves and their loved ones, may be jeopardized.

The particulars of your accident and your injuries will determine the extent of your damages. Personal injury lawsuits for medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and bodily pain and suffering are legal options for the majority of injured motorcyclists.

The financial and non-financial ramifications of a disaster of this magnitude can be far-reaching. Our Marin County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Free consultations and evaluations for California motorcycle accident victims are available at Arash Law. For our clients who have been injured in a California motorcycle accident, our job is to make sure they get every penny of compensation to which they’re entitled under California law. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney.