[06-16-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – Motorcyclist Dead After Collision with SUV in Oakley

According to the authorities, a motorcyclist died on Thursday afternoon after colliding with another vehicle on Harvest Circle city street.

The fatal crash transpired at 4:10 p.m. at Laurel Road and Harvest Circle.

Officials said in a statement that the motorcyclist collided with an SUV as the car pulled out in front of the bike.

The motorcycle driver, according to police, was speeding at the time of the collision.

The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene, and the motorcyclist was identified as Brian O., a 38-year-old Oakley resident.

Investigators have spoken with witnesses and are still looking for anyone with information. They urged anyone with information to contact Oakley police at 925-625-8855.

Statistics on Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, 5,014 motorcyclists died in accidents in 2019. Motorcycle fatalities had declined since the early 1980s, but they began to rise again in 1998 and remained stable until 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than car passengers to be injured in a crash and 35 times more likely to die.

Almost two-thirds of motorcycle accidents happen at intersections because motorists fail to notice the motorcycle. Because of their size, motorcycles are involved in more traffic accidents.

Most California roads are featured in the ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section of motorcycleroads.com, an online motorcycle road, tour, and event guide. Motorcycles are registered in greater numbers here than anywhere else in the country. About 800,000 motorcycles have been registered in the state.

In 2017, 15,527 people were injured, and 541 people died in motorcycle accidents in California, according to estimates.

Contra Costa County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Medical bills, property damage, and even funeral expenses can run into the tens of thousands of dollars in traffic accidents, not to mention the victim’s family’s mental and emotional anguish for the rest of the victim’s lifetime.

They are entitled to compensation for their losses and expenses following a car accident. The ability of their attorneys to navigate the complexities of the state civil court system determines whether or not they receive any compensation.

Our Contra Costa County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are dedicated to recovering the compensation you are owed. We have a 100% success rate in helping people injured in car accidents.

Our goal as a legal team is to get you the best settlement possible. Our lawyers can be reached at (888) 488-1391. All phone and in-person consultations are completely free of charge!