[07-16-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-And-Run in Mission Hill

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a motorcyclist was fatally struck by a hit-and-run pickup truck driver in Mission Hills Saturday night, July 16, 2022.

According to police, the crash transpired around 11:45 p.m. near the intersection of Rinaldi Street and Sepulveda Boulevard.

According to police, a male motorcyclist was struck near Sepulveda by a dark-colored pickup truck driving west on Rinaldi.

The truck’s driver sped off southbound on the 405 Freeway rather than making a stop.

When emergency personnel arrived, they pronounced the motorcyclist dead. Only a Hispanic man in his early 30s has been given as his description.

An extended-bed Chevrolet Sierra pickup truck is thought to be the hit-and-run vehicle.

Detective Freeman can be reached at 818-644-8115 if you have any information about the fatal collision. Online anonymous tip submission is also possible.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Almost always, the motorcycle rider sustains more damage in a motorcycle accident than any other party, statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to sustain injuries and 35 times more likely to die in an accident than passengers in a car.

In 2016, there were roughly 5,286 motorcycle fatalities in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Southern California is a mecca for motorcycle riders due to the state’s extensive freeways and breathtaking scenery. As a result, California has over 800,000 motorcycles that are officially registered.

In Los Angeles, the weather is ideal for motorcycle riding. Because of Los Angeles’ tropical environment, riders never have to be concerned about bad weather. Motorcycle riders can typically ride all year long without much precipitation, such as snow or ice.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 1,275 people lost their lives in motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles County between 2014 and 2018.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

When motorcycle accidents do happen, motorcycle riders suffer much more severe wounds than people in passenger cars.

Imagine that you lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle crash. In that situation, you must assert your victim rights and work with a knowledgeable Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer to submit a wrongful death claim.

You may be able to get paid for the losses you incurred due to the fatal accident by filing a wrongful death claim. The family of the deceased person may pursue a wrongful death claim to recover damages for the crash-related pain and suffering, medical costs, funeral costs, lost income, and other related costs.

The only person who can accurately assess the value of your claim is an Arash Law motorcycle accident lawyer in Los Angeles. Keep in mind that the insurance provider is not on your side. They’ll do their best to underpay you and lowball you.

You can schedule your free consultation by calling (888) 488-1391 or contacting us online. As a motorcycle accident law firm, we are skilled in advocating on your behalf.