[06-12-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Elk Grove

One unidentified man was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash in Elk Grove on Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2022.

The accident happened at around 12:48 p.m. in the area of Hood Franklin Road, near Interstate 5 in Elk Grove.

A westbound Harley Davidson was struck by a westbound Kia Sorrento that was trying to make a U-turn to enter the southbound lanes of Interstate 5.

The motorcycle rider was seriously injured in the mishap and was rushed to Kaiser South Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Kia driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. He was uninjured in the mishap.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are responsible for 11% of all road incidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There were 82,000 motorcycle injuries and 4,985 motorcycle deaths in 2018.

This figure is not surprising given that motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured or killed in a car accident than passengers in enclosed vehicles.

Despite its beautiful weather, California is not a safe place for motorcycle riders. California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, making it the most motorcycle-friendly state in the country. In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents in California, with 15,527 people injured and 541 people killed.

To avoid serious head injuries, it is critical to wear a helmet. According to the study, helmets were found to be 37% efficient in decreasing motorcycle fatalities. They may still be susceptible to infection throughout the rest of their body.

Drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic rules are all major causes of motorcycle accidents in the United States.

Sacramento County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Insurance companies provide minimal assistance to victims because they want to get compensated as soon as possible. They don’t want to wait until you discover you have long-term health issues or disabilities before taking action. To them, it’s business, but it’s personal to you.

Before agreeing to any settlement, you should consult with a lawyer. If the insurance company refuses to pay you a fair sum, they will take your case to court.

Arash Law’s expert Sacramento County motorcycle accident attorneys will handle negotiations with the insurance carrier. Because of their legal knowledge, they may even hire private detectives to build a strong defense for you.

They’ll go over all of your legal options with you, investigate the accident thoroughly, and, if necessary, contest the police report’s findings.

Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation. Our main office is in Los Angeles, but we also have offices in San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside, as well as our corporate headquarters.