[05-27-2023] San Diego County, CA – Male Rider Injured After Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Crash in Mission Beach

A 32-year-old male rider was injured after a motorcycle vs. vehicle crash in Mission Beach, San Diego, on Saturday afternoon, May 27, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision between the two vehicles occurred at 1000 West Mission Bay Drive around 4:15 p.m.

The 54-year-old man driving a 2011 Toyota Camry reportedly made a U-turn westbound on West Mission Bay Drive when it collided with the 2008 Triumph motorcycle.

The rider was transported to the hospital with open fractures in both arms and other injuries. Fortunately, his injuries are not considered life-threatening. The driver of the Camry was unharmed.

After being closed for about an hour, eastbound West Mission Bay Drive between Mission Boulevard and the Ingraham Street connector was reopened.

The SDPD claimed that alcohol was not a factor in the collision. Also, the Traffic Division of the San Diego Police Department is investigating the accident.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents can be scary and upsetting. Riders injured or whose property has been damaged should seek legal counsel as soon as possible. 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.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

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

Between 2020 and 2021, motorcycle drivers and passengers had 8% more fatalities. Furthermore, 19% more people have died in the last ten years, and the death rate has increased by 29%. Recently, the death rate increased to 5,932, or 30.05 per 100 million vehicle miles.

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