[07-28-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Man Killed in a Motorcycle Accident in San Jose

According to police, a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car in San Jose on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Officers arrived shortly after 8 a.m. to the accident at the junction of Curtner Avenue and Briarwood Drive in the Willow Glen district.

The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital and was declared dead.

The car’s driver remained at the scene and cooperated in the investigation. The victim’s identity has not yet been revealed.

According to police, it was the city’s 40th deadly collision and 42nd casualty this year.

Drivers avoided the area and took other routes during the investigation.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle riders are susceptible to crashes with other vehicles and immovable objects (like trees, guardrails, and fences). Unlike automobile passengers, motorcycle riders are not protected by a metal cage or cushioned by airbags. Motorcycles are also significantly smaller and lighter than vehicles.

According to a recent Santa Clara County Public Health Department report, the number of visits to emergency departments due to motorcycle accidents has continuously grown since 2005. Motor vehicle traffic crashes were one of the top 10 primary causes of injury mortality among all age groups in Santa Clara County on 2012. The report illustrates the rising hazards of driving a car. These threats have historically increased in Santa Clara County.

According to the 2019 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study, slightly over half of the 5,114 fatal motorcycle crashes included another moving vehicle. In three-quarters of such incidents, the vehicle collided with the motorcycle in front. Only 7% of motorcycles were hit from behind.

Santa Clara County Motorcycle Crash Lawyers

Motorcycle accidents are becoming more common as the vehicle becomes more popular because of the increasing cost of gasoline and traffic volume. Thus, motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to injuries in accidents involving vehicles or trucks.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, several things could happen if you decide to sue after a motorcycle accident. The case could go to court, settle through arbitration, or settle out of court. Your best defense is to hire an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.

Our Santa Clara County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are experts in dealing with insurance companies that might try to take advantage of your right to fair compensation. Our attorneys can help you file a claim after a motorcycle accident to pay for medical bills, damage to your property, costs related to being disabled, and more. To schedule a free evaluation of your case, you may email or contact us at (888) 488-1391.