[05-27-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Seriously Hurt After a Motorcycle Crash in Pacific Beach

An unidentified 51-year-old man was seriously hurt following a motorcycle crash in Pacific Beach on Friday afternoon, May 27, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 3:35 p.m. at Grand Avenue and Fanuel Street in Pacific Beach.

The victim was riding his motorcycle northbound on Fanuel Street when a southbound Ford Mustang that was attempting to turn left onto Grand Avenue suddenly struck the motorcycle rider.

According to the initial investigation, the Ford Mustang viololated the motorcyclist’s right of way. The Ford driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Meanwhile, the motorcycle rider sustained multiple fractures and was seriously injured in the mishap. He was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

An active investigation of the collision is currently underway. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Because of a lack of protection, most accidents result in injury or death, and the likelihood of a fatal accident is dozens of times larger than that of a car accident.

Motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a traffic collision, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Motorcycle fatalities increased by more than 129 percent between 1997 and 2006, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, jumping from 2,028 in 1997 to 4,654 in 2006.

California’s weather and landscapes are suitable for motorcycle riding all year. There are over 800,000 motorcycles registered in California, resulting in nearly 20,000 incidents every year.

In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents on California roadways, with 15,527 people injured and 541 people killed.

Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic laws.

Motorcycle accident injuries can be effectively avoided by wearing goggles or sunglasses, a jacket, full-fingered gloves, long leggings, and boots.

Close-fitting abrasion-resistant clothing, such as leather, should be worn. Too much clothing can obstruct your vision. Dress in bright colors to make yourself visible to other drivers.

San Diego County Personal Injury Lawyers

Motorcycle riders in California involved in a car accident must inquire the services of an experienced lawyer. Some motorcycle accident lawyers are unable to work due to severe injuries, you still have the power to take charge of your situation. You may be able to file a compensation claim if the accident was caused by someone else.

Each motorcycle accident case is unique, and you will need the help of a California motorcycle accident lawyer to develop your case.

The San Diego County personal injury lawyers from Arash Law are here to assist you. Feel free to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to learn how to proceed with your case.

To arrange a no-obligation consultation, please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or via e-mail. For more than two decades, our legal team has specialized in representing the interests of victims of motorcycle accidents.