[07-23-2022] San Diego County, CA – 36-year-old Man Dies in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Chula Vista

The 36-year-old died in a motor vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 805 in Chula Vista Saturday evening.

The collision occurred to the south of Orange Avenue at around 11:35 p.m.

According to Jesse M., a CHP officer, the rider was knocked off the bike when the man’s black Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a blue Nissan SUV.

The man died before being taken to a hospital. The identity is withheld due to the family’s not yet being informed.

According to Matias, the cause of the rider’s collision with the SUV is under investigation.

Meanwhile, the 62-year-old female Nissan driver was unharmed and cooperated with the authorities.

The drugs and alcohol involved in the collision are yet unknown, but the authorities will provide a toxicology report upon investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Undoubtedly, motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely than passengers in an automobile to die in a crash and are 16 times more likely to sustain injuries.

Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents can be fatal or highly damaging. In the United States in 2016, there were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities.

Of the 1,388,524 motorcycles registered in California, 33,385 were in Sacramento County in 2016, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Motorcycle accidents are common in Sacramento, which is not surprising. Around 500 motorcycle accidents were reported in Sacramento alone in 2017, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Motorcycle accidents frequently result from distracted driving, speeding, intoxicated driving, reckless driving, inclement weather, driving in the wrong direction, and breaking traffic laws.

San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The victim’s family might be inconsolable and perplexed after a fatal motorcycle accident. Insurance companies may attempt to deceive them into accepting a settlement for a claim that is less than the total amount to which they are entitled.

Most insurance companies lowball their clients into accepting a smaller payout to settle claims as quickly as possible. You can avoid falling for the insurance companies’ tricks by hiring a lawyer.

The San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will review your legal options with you, investigate the accident in great detail, and, if necessary, contest the findings of the police report. Evaluate its road conditions and safety gear in addition to driver blame.

To arrange a free consultation anywhere in California, call (888) 488-1391. In addition to our Los Angeles headquarters, we also have offices in San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside.