[05-28-2022] San Mateo County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Pacifica

According to police, a motorcyclist died after colliding with a car in Pacifica early Saturday morning, May 28, 2022.

The crash was reported around 10:51 a.m. near the intersection of Linda Mar Boulevard and Alicante Drive.

According to police, the motorcycle driver was taken to a trauma center but died as a result of his injuries.

His identity has not been disclosed.

The car’s driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.

According to police, drugs or alcohol did not appear to play a role in the collision.

The Pacifica Police Department is still investigating the crash.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 11% of all US road accidents are caused by motorcycles. In 2018, there were 82,000 motorcycle-related injuries and 4,985 deaths.

Because motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured or killed in a car accident than passengers, this is not a surprising number.

Helmets can help prevent serious head injuries. Motorcycle helmets have a 37% success rate in preventing fatalities. It’s still possible that the rest of their bodies are still in danger.

Injuries and fatalities caused by motorcycle accidents are common in California. In California, the number of motorcycle owners and riders is among the highest in the country. More than 800,000 motorcycles are officially registered in the United States. Motorcycle accidents in California resulted in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths 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.

San Mateo 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 attempt to bargain with them for a settlement that is less than what they are due to them..

Most insurance companies do little to assist those who have been injured because they want to pay out as quickly as possible. If you want to avoid being taken advantage of by these insurance companies, you should speak with an attorney about your case.

Our San Mateo County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will conduct an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the motorcycle accident and recover the compensation you deserve.

Our ultimate goal is to obtain the best possible settlement from the party responsible for your injuries. You can reach us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers. All of our consultations, whether in person or over the phone, are completely free.