[07-22-2023] Alameda County, CA – At Least One Person Died Following Motorcycle Collision Along Mountain House Road

At least one person died following a motorcycle collision along Mountain House Road, eastern Alameda County, on Saturday evening, July 22, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision happened around 9:20 p.m. between Mountain House Road and West Grant Line Road.

A white Honda Civic driver hit a motorcyclist, who was ejected from the vehicle and declared dead at the scene. The identity of the victim and information about the Honda driver is currently unavailable.

The authorities have not released further information about the fatal collision.

Relentless Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Alameda County

An individual may be eligible for compensation on behalf of themselves or their family if they suffered injuries or were killed in a motorcycle accident. In these circumstances, the settlement sum is chosen with lawyers’ aid in the corresponding state’s civil courts.

Our experienced lawyers will assess your situation during your free consultation. They will help you with the necessary procedures and consider any additional details affecting the settlement offer.

You can count on our relentless Alameda County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law, under the direction of Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to effectively represent you in these court proceedings. Our firm has recovered more than $750 Million for California clients.

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What To Do After A Motorcycle Accident

After a motorcycle accident, you or the people you care about likely experienced a lot of stress. The earlier you consult with a lawyer, the better. It is also recommended that you do the following:

• 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 on 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

According to the National Safety Council, motorcycles represent just 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States and account for just 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled. But by 2021, they were responsible for 14% of all traffic fatalities, 17% of all occupant fatalities, and 3% of all occupant injuries.

The number of motorcycle-related fatalities is significantly reduced when helmets are worn. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that motorcycle fatalities increased by 8% in 2021, despite a 2% decline.

Deaths caused by motorcycles have increased by 19% over the past decade, while death rates have increased by 29%.