[05-17-2022] San Mateo County, CA – San Francisco Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Redwood City

A motorcycle police officer from South San Francisco Police Department was injured after being hit by a car that ran a stop sign in Redwood City on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

The collision occurred at 2:25 p.m. at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Bay Road.

The female officer was seen emerging from behind a large truck in surveillance footage obtained by local news.

After that, a blue sedan runs a stop sign, hitting the officer and throwing her into the air.

The officer was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries, according to SSFPD.

A motorist traveling southbound on Bay Road entered the intersection without complying with the posted stop sign and struck the motorcycle officer broadside, according to SSFPD.

According to a witness, the blue car did not stop, who saw it slam into the officer, lose control, and then collide with another vehicle parked at a nearby gas station.

When one person saw the officer on the ground, he dialed 9-1-1 right away.

The driver, according to police, remained at the scene. They were only slightly hurt and are cooperating with the police investigation.

According to Corporal Jesse Ledesma of the South San Francisco Police Department, the officer involved is expected to recover fully.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents frequently result in fatalities or severe injuries. Motorcycle accidents are more deadly and more likely to result in life-altering injuries than other types of collisions. Every day, they have to deal with injuries ranging from minor scrapes to severe concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

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

5,115 people died, and 79,000 were injured as a result of motorcycle accidents in 2019. Only 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States are motorcycles, and only 0.6% of all vehicle miles are traveled.

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

A fatal accident can still occur even if you are able to prevent it. In the event of an accident, the heads of motorcycle riders should always be protected by a helmet. A 37% reduction in fatal motorcycle accidents has been attributed to the use of helmets.

San Mateo County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

It’s not just the biker’s physical injuries that must be dealt with following a motorcycle accident. The physical injuries listed above may cause pain, sorrow, and suffering. There are many aspects of a biker’s life that are at risk, including their ability to provide for themselves and their loved ones.

The extent of your damages will depend on the specifics of your accident and your injuries. For the vast majority of motorcycle accident victims, personal injury lawsuits for medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and bodily pain and suffering are available legal avenues to pursue compensation.

Our San Mateo County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Arash Law offers free consultations and evaluations to anyone in California who has been injured in a motorcycle accident. Our job is to make certain that the victims of a California motorcycle accident receive the full amount of compensation to which they are legally entitled. One of our skilled attorneys can be reached at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.