[07-10-2023] San Diego County, CA – 63-Year-Old Man Killed, 2-Year-Old Boy Injured After Three-Wheel Motorcycle Crash in Lakeside

A 63-year-old man was killed, while his 2-year-old passenger was injured following a three-wheel motorcycle crash in Lakeside, San Diego County, on Monday evening, July 10, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Serena Road, west of Serena Lane, at around 7:30 p.m.

The older man was driving a three-wheel Honda motorcycle, with the young boy as his passenger, when he lost control while approaching a right curve on the road. This caused them to drive off the paved portion of the road.

Both the driver and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle, and unfortunately, they were not wearing helmets.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the child sustained minor injuries and was brought to Rady Children’s Hospital. No information was released regarding the identities of the two, pending an investigation.

It is uncertain whether drugs or alcohol contributed to this incident.

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What To Do After A Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents can cause a lot of stress to you or the people you care about. If you have been injured or lost a loved one, you can seek assistance from a lawyer. Consult a lawyer as soon as possible. You should follow these steps:

• Stay calm, and do not admit fault.
• If you can, pull over to the side of the road or another safe area to wait for the police.
• Before checking with others, check yourself for injuries.
• You should not try to settle your case with the driver. It is essential to report your accident to the police so that there will be an official record.
• Collect information like the other driver’s name and insurer.
• Take photos of your motorcycle, the other driver’s car, the roadway, your injuries, and other relevant factors.
• Get to the hospital as soon as possible after an accident.
• Organize all accident-related documents and information in a folder.
• Contact an experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer.

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The National Safety Council estimates motorcycles make up just 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States and account for just 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled. Yet, in 2021, they were responsible for 14% of fatalities, 17% of injuries, and 3% of fatalities.

Helmets reduce motorcycle-related fatalities significantly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that motorcycle fatalities rose by 8% in 2021.

Over the past decade, motorcycle deaths have increased by 19%, while death rates have increased by 29%.