[05-21-2022] Ventura County, CA – 27-Year-Old Simi Valley Motorcyclist Dead After Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 118

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 27-year-old Simi Valley man died in a two-vehicle crash while riding a motorcycle on Highway 118 late Saturday night, May 21, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired around 11:20 p.m. on the westbound highway, east of Rocky Peak Road.

According to the CHP’s West Valley office, the rider was riding a white 2008 Suzuki GXS-R westbound in the left lane at high speed.

The rider made an “unsafe turning movement” to the right, which collided with the back of a blue Toyota Tundra pickup truck traveling westbound in the left lane when combined with his unsafe speed.

The motorcycle rider was thrown from the vehicle and landed in a traffic lane.

Life-saving measures were taken by emergency personnel. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 11:40 p.m. by Ventura County firefighters.

According to CHP officials, the pickup truck driver, whose age and city of residence were not immediately available midday Sunday, was not injured. There were no arrests made.

The rider’s identity was withheld until his family had been notified.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In a motorcycle accident, the rider is in greater danger than the other party, which can have disastrous consequences for everyone involved.

Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to catastrophic and fatal injuries than other road users due to their increased collision sensitivity.

Motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed vehicles to be injured or killed in an accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

In the United States, motorcycles are involved in 11% of all traffic accidents. There were 82,000 motorcycle injuries reported in 2018, with 4,095 deaths.

Helmets have been shown to save lives by keeping riders safe and protecting them from potentially fatal injuries. According to the IIHS, helmets are about 37 percent and 67 percent effective for motorcycle deaths and brain injuries.

Furthermore, there are many natural wonders beneath the collarbone. Wearing protective clothing such as gloves, jackets, pants, and shoes can help prevent road rash and other serious motorcycle injuries.

Ventura County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Arash Law can represent the family of a motorcyclist killed in a collision. Motorcycle accidents that result in death are frequently subjected to wrongful death laws. Compensation for medical and burial expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll of a loved one’s death is legal.

Most likely, the actions of those closest to your loved one had nothing to do with their death. Although a loved one’s death cannot be reversed, a properly handled wrongful death case can provide the resources needed for their families to move forward.

Arash Law’s compassionate and knowledgeable Ventura County motorcycle accident lawyers can help you file a claim. After a fatal motorcycle accident, we are here to answer any questions you may have.

Anyone interested in our services is entitled to a free consultation. As a result, unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you, you will not be required to pay anything. Please contact us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by email.