[06-15-2022] Butte County, CA – 46-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on East Avenue

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 46-year-old Chico man died in a motorcycle accident just outside Chico city limits on Wednesday night, June 15, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 9:00 p.m. on East Avenue, just west of Guynn Avenue.

According to the CHP, the man was driving at dangerous speeds and passing traffic on the left side when he crashed into the curb in the center median.

According to the CHP, he was thrown from his motorcycle into the east lanes of East Avenue.

The motorcycle came to a halt on the eastbound lanes’ south sidewalk.

According to the CHP, the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet that was not approved by the Department of Transportation at the time of the crash.

The CHP is looking into whether the man was driving while distracted or under the influence.

When the man’s next of kin is notified, his identity will be made public.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

US Department of Transportation Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data shows that 5,014 motorcycle accident fatalities occurred in 2019. Since the early 1980s, motorcycle fatalities had been declining, but in 1998 they began to rise again and remained stable until 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists have a 16 times greater risk of injury and 35 times greater risk of death in crashes.

About half of all motorcycle accidents result from drivers failing to notice the motorcycle as it approaches an intersection. Due to their size, motorcycles have a higher accident rate on the road.

The ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section of Motorcycleroads.com includes many of the most popular routes in the state. This state has the highest number of motorcycles registered in the country. The state has registered about 800,000 motorcycles.

In 2017, there were 15,527 motorcycle-related injuries and 541 fatalities in California.

Butte County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and even funeral costs can be incurred as a result of traffic accidents, not to mention the psychological and emotional toll on the victims’ loved ones for the rest of their lives.

They have the right to be compensated for all their losses and expenses due to a car accident. How much money they get back depends on how well their lawyers handle the complexities of the civil court system in their state.

Our Butte County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are dedicated to obtaining the compensation you rightfully deserve for your injuries. People who have been injured in car accidents can rely on us to get them the compensation they are entitled to receive.

We are here to help you get the best possible outcome for your case. You can reach us at (888) 488-1391 to talk to one of our experienced lawyers. All of our consultations are free of charge.