[05-28-2023] Stanislaus County, CA – Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Collision Along Highway 4

A motorcyclist was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision along Highway 4, Stanislaus County, on Sunday afternoon, May 28, 2023.

According to the Modesto Fire Department, the collision happened around 4:00 p.m. between Highway 4 and Milton Road.

A motorcycle rider collided with another unspecified vehicle. The victim was found in the field with moderate injuries and taken to a local trauma center, where his condition remains unknown.

More information about the collision has yet to be released by the authorities.

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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.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

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.

Motorcycle drivers and passengers suffered 8% more fatalities between 2020 and 2021. 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 motorcycle fatality rate.