[05-13-2022] Tehama County, CA – 52-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Reeds Creek Road

A 52-year-old Red Bluff man was killed in a fatal motorcycle collision on Reeds Creek Road on Friday, May 13.

The crash occurred around 4:35 p.m. on Reeds Creek Road, east of Johnson Road.

According to a press release issued Monday by the California Highway Patrol, the 52-year-old man was riding a 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro motorcycle westbound at an unknown speed.

Lisa M., 41, of Red Bluff, was driving a 2015 Nissan Rogue eastbound at around 20 mph at the same time.

According to the release, the motorcycle entered the eastbound lane and collided head-on with the Nissan for unknown reasons.

Emergency medical personnel at the scene pronounced the man dead due to his fatal injuries.

Mann and her two passengers, both aged nine and twelve, were unharmed.

The man’s identity will not be disclosed until his family has been notified.

The CHP Red Bluff Area office is investigating the collision, and alcohol is not being considered a factor.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 11% of all road accidents in the United States are caused by motorcycles. Eighty-two thousand motorcyclists were injured, and 4,985 died in 2018.

Given that motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured or killed in a car accident than passengers in enclosed vehicles, this is not a surprising number.

Major concussions can be prevented with the use of helmets. The effectiveness of motorcycle helmets in preventing fatalities is 37%. Despite this, the rest of their bodies may still be at risk.

Unfortunately, Californians who ride motorcycles face a high risk of injury or death. The number of people who own and ride motorcycles is among the highest in the country in California. There are more than 800,000 registered motorcycles. At least 15,527 people were injured, and 541 were killed in motorcycle accidents on California’s roads in 2017.

Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, inclement weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic laws are all common causes of motorcycle accidents.

Tehama County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Family members may suffer from grief and emotional trauma following a motorcycle accident that claims the life of a loved one. Some insurance companies may attempt to negotiate a settlement with them that is less than what they are due.

Because most insurance companies want to pay out as quickly as possible, they tend to do little to help those who have been injured. You should speak with an attorney about your case if you want to avoid being taken advantage of by these insurance companies.

Our Tehama County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will lay out all of your options and conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Our goal is to get you the best compensation offer from the negligent party. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys. All of our consultations, whether in person or over the phone, are completely free.