[07-16-2022] Shasta County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash in Redding

According to the Redding Police, a motorcycle driver and passenger were ejected after losing control and were seriously injured on Quartz Hill in Redding Saturday, July 16, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 8:07 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Boulevard and Quartz Hill Road in Redding.

According to Redding Police, officers started providing first aid to the accident victims as soon as they arrived on the scene until medical personnel could arrive. After that, they were brought to Mercy Medical Center for care.

When the Redding Police Traffic Unit started looking into the collision, they believed there had been an altercation between the motorcycle driver and the driver of a white pickup truck prior to the collision. After the pickup turned left onto Quartz Hill Road, the motorcyclist crashed.

Alcohol or drugs do not appear to have contributed to the collision.

The Redding Police are requesting that anyone with information about the incident call the traffic unit at 530-225-4200 as the crash is still being investigated.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to data from the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 5,014 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2019. Motorcycle fatalities had declined since the early 1980s, but in 1998 they started to rise again and stayed steady until 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders have a 35 times higher risk of dying in crashes and 16 times higher risk of being injured, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Drivers failing to see the motorcycle as it approaches an intersection is to blame for about half of all motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles have a higher accident rate on the road because of their size.

Many of the most well-traveled roads in the state are included in the list of the “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads” on Motorcycleroads.com. The most motorcycles in the nation are registered in this state. There are about 800,000 motorcycles registered in the state.

In California in 2017, there were 541 fatalities and 15,527 injuries related to motorcycles.

Shasta County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Traffic accidents can cost thousands of dollars in medical expenses, property damage, and even funeral expenses, not to mention the psychological and emotional toll on the victims’ loved ones for the rest of their lives.

They have the right to receive payment for all losses and expenses incurred due to the collision. The amount of money they recover depends on how skillfully their attorneys navigate the nuances of their state’s civil court system.

Arash Law’s motorcycle accident lawyers in Shasta County are committed to helping you get the compensation for the injuries that you are due. People who have been hurt in car accidents can rely on us to secure the financial compensation to which they are entitled.

We are here to help you achieve the best result for your case. To speak with one of our knowledgeable lawyers, call (888) 488-1391. We never charge for any of our consultations.