[06-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Watts Results in Death of 65-Year-Old Man

A 65-year-old man identified as Obera W. died after a two-vehicle collision in Watts on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. at Compton Avenue and Century Boulevard.

According to the investigation reports, Washington was traveling south on Compton Avenue when a northbound driver made a left turn in front of him onto Century Boulevard.

The motorcycle rider was seriously injured, and the authorities eventually pronounced him dead.

His city of residence has not been disclosed.

According to the authorities, the car’s driver remained at the scene after the collision.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the US Department of Transportation, motorcyclists were involved in 5,014 fatalities last year. A downward trend had been established since the early 1980s, but in 1998 a rise was observed, which continued until 2008.

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

Drivers failing to see the motorcycle accounts for nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents at intersections. It is more common for motorcycles to get into accidents because they are so small.

Most of California’s roads are listed on motorcycleroads.com’s ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ page. This state has the most motorcycles registered of any in the United States. The state has registered about 800,000 motorcycles.

In 2017, an estimated 15,527 motorcycles were injured, and 541 were killed, according to estimates.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Medical bills, property damage, and even funeral costs can run into the tens of thousands of dollars in traffic accidents, not to mention the psychological and emotional toll on the victim’s family for the rest of the victim’s life.

Victims are entitled to financial compensation for their damages in the event of a car accident. Attorneys play a critical role in determining the amount of compensation that victims will receive in the state civil courts.

Our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are dedicated to helping you get the compensation you deserve. We have a proven track record of successfully representing people who have been injured in car accidents.

Our primary goal is to secure the best possible settlement for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.