[05-27-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed Following Collision with Vehicle in Sacramento

A motorcyclist was killed following a collision with a car in Sacramento on Saturday afternoon, May 27, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred along River Road, across the river from Clarksburg, around 1:45 p.m.

The motorcycle rider, Richard K., 69 years old, was killed following the collision with a car. The two occupants of the other vehicle had minor complaints of pain.

There is no evidence that alcohol or drugs played a role in this incident.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents can be frightening and disorienting. Those injured or whose loved one has been killed should seek legal advice immediately. Take the following steps to protect your rights:

• Keep calm and do not admit fault.
• Check your body for any injuries. Examine the condition of other individuals involved as well.
• Wait for the authorities in a safe place or on the side of the road.
• Do not try to resolve the conflict with the other driver. Inform the police of the collision and request a copy of the official report.
• Gather information such as the name and insurance provider of the other driver.
• Take pictures of everything you think is essential, including the scene, the road, your injuries, the other car, and your motorcycle.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• Keep a file with all accident-related paperwork and information.
• Discuss your accident with an experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The number of motorcycle accidents in 2021 accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities, 17% of all occupant fatalities, and 3% of all occupant injuries. In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 5,500 motorcycle deaths in the United States. Furthermore, over 180,000 motorcycle accidents resulted in injuries that required medical treatment in the emergency department.

Motorcycle drivers and passengers had 8% more fatalities between 2020 and 2021. There has been an increase of 19% in deaths and a 29% increase in the death rate in the last ten years. The death rate increased to 5,932, or 30.05 per 100 million vehicle miles.

California registered approximately 785,000 motorcycles in 2020. With approximately 500 motorcycle fatalities annually, it was one of the two states with the highest motorcycle fatality rate.