[05-30-2023] Lassen County, CA – 33-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed Following Head-On Collision with Vehicle on Highway 32

A 33-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a head-on collision with another vehicle on Highway 32 in Lassen County on Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on Highway 32 near Highway 36 at around 3:35 p.m.

In a 2022 Honda Shadow, the victim entered a righthand curve when he overshot his turn and slid into the opposite lane. That is when Dante V., In a 2020 Jeep Renegade, crashed head-on with the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries and died at the scene, while the Jeep’s driver sustained minor injuries.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to have been involved in this incident.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

There is nothing more frightening or disorienting than a motorcycle accident. Legal advice should be sought immediately by those injured or whose loved one has passed away. 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.

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

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

Between 2020 and 2021, motorcycle drivers and passengers died 8% more often. 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 in 100 million vehicle miles increased to 5,932, or 30.05 deaths per 100 million.

In 2020, approximately 785,000 motorcycles were registered in California. This state had approximately 500 motorcycle fatalities each year, making it one of the two states with the highest motorcycle fatality rate.