[05-20-2022] Yuba County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash North of Marysville

Authorities said a motorcyclist died after crossing into the opposite lane and colliding head-on with a pickup truck north of Marysville on Friday, May 20, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol Yuba-Sutter, the collision occurred on a Friday on Matthews Lane north of Woodruff Lane.

The motorcyclist was heading south on Matthews toward Woodruff when he veered into the northbound lane, directly in front of an oncoming Dodge truck.

According to the CHP, the motorcyclist collided with the truck’s left front end and was thrown onto the road.

The motorcyclist, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, according to the CHP.

The truck’s driver was unharmed in the collision.

The crash remains under investigation, but authorities say drugs and alcohol do not appear to have played a role.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The motorcyclist is almost always the victim of a motorcycle accident, and he or she is almost always more severely injured than the other parties involved. Even minor injuries sustained by motorcycle riders can quickly become life-threatening.

Those who ride motorcycles are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed than those who travel in private cars.

The number of motorcycles registered in California is among the highest in the United States. Over a million motorcycles are registered in the state of California. It is estimated that 15,527 people were injured, and 541 people died due to motorcycle accidents in California in 2017.

Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by a variety of factors, including impaired driving, speeding, careless driving, inclement weather, wrong-way driving, and a failure to obey traffic laws.

Yuba County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

When a loved one dies in a motorcycle accident, it’s not uncommon for the family to experience grief and emotional trauma. Some insurance companies may try to get them to accept a lower settlement than they are entitled to.

Most insurance companies do little to assist those who have been injured to get faster payouts. If you don’t want to be taken advantage of by these insurance companies, you should consult an attorney.

Our Yuba County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident and will lay out all of your options in recovering compensation.

Winning your case and getting you the most money possible from the negligent party is our primary goal. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.