[06-17-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on River Boulevard

According to the California Highway Patrol, one person was killed in a motorcycle crash on River Boulevard on Friday, June 17, 2022.

According to the CHP’s Traffic Incident Information Page, the crash occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m. on River Boulevard and Bernard Street.

The motorcyclist reportedly collided with another vehicle.

The rider was reported down on the road.

According to the CHP, the motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital but eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the US Department of Transportation shows that 5,014 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in 2019. Motorcycle fatalities had been on the decline since the early 1980s, but in 1998 they began to rise again and remained stable until 2008.

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

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections are caused by drivers failing to see the bike. Because of their size, motorcycles are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents.

The majority of the roads in California are listed. More motorcycles are registered in this state than any other on motorcycleroads.com’s ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section. About 800,000 motorcycles have been registered in the state.

At least 541 motorcycle accident deaths occurred in California last year, according to an estimate of 15,527 motorcycle-related injuries.

Kern County Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Traffic accidents can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and even funeral expenses for the victim’s family, not to mention the mental and emotional toll on the family for the rest of the victim’s life.

After a car accident, they are entitled to compensation for all of their damages and expenses. Whether or not they receive any compensation depends on how well their lawyers handle the complexities of the state civil court system.

Our Kern County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to helping you obtain the financial compensation you are entitled to receive. When it comes to helping victims of car accidents, we have a perfect track record of success.

As your legal representatives, we are dedicated to securing the most favorable outcome for you. You can reach our legal team at (888) 488-1391. There is absolutely no charge for both phone and face-to-face consultations.