[07-30-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – Motorcyclist Running from Officers Dies After Crashing Into Pick-Up Truck in Lodi

According to the California Highway Patrol, a motorcyclist died after a crash where he slammed into another vehicle while running from law enforcement in Lodi late Saturday evening, July 30, 2022.

According to CHP, the crash occurred at around 11:44 p.m. on State Route 12 west of Interstate 5.

According to a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol, one of its officers witnessed a man who was 31 years old riding a Harley-Davidson at a high rate of speed.

The officer made several attempts to stop the motorcyclist, but the rider did not pull over, which led to a brief police pursuit.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the motorcyclist was traveling approximately 70 miles per hour eastbound on Harney Lane approximately five minutes later while approaching Stockton Street.

While there was a solid green left turn arrow on at this time, a driver in a pickup truck was performing a U-turn from westbound Harney Lane. The motorcyclist ran a red light and was involved in a crash with a pickup truck after colliding with its rear end.

According to the CHP, the rider was ejected during this collision and sustained life-threatening injuries. He was taken to San Joaquin County General Hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and died there.

Nobody inside the pickup truck was hurt when the accident occurred. Besides the fact that he lived in Stockton, very little is known about the motorcyclist who was involved in the crash.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that motorcycles are responsible for approximately 11% of all vehicle collisions that occur on public roadways in the United States. In 2018, there were 82 thousand motorcyclists injured and 4,985 motorcyclists killed as a result of accidents.

It should not come as a surprise to learn that motorcycle riders have a 16 times greater risk of being injured or killed in a car accident than passengers in enclosed vehicles do; therefore, this number.

Helmets, when worn appropriately, offer protection against severe head trauma, including concussions. There is a 37% reduction in the risk of fatalities when riders wear helmets when riding motorcycles. Despite this, there is still a possibility that the rest of their bodies will be affected.

Unfortunately, motorcyclists in the state of California are exposed to a significant danger of being injured or even dying in the course of their hobby. In California, the percentage of the population that both owns and rides motorcycles is among the highest seen anywhere in the rest of the country. There are over 800,000 motorcycles that have been registered in the United States. On the roads of California in 2017, there were at least 15,527 people injured and 541 people killed as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles.

Accidents involving motorcycles frequently occur for a variety of reasons, including driver inattention, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving recklessly, bad weather, driving in the wrong direction, and disregarding traffic laws.

San Joaquin County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Following a motorcycle accident where a loved one loses their life, family members may experience grief and emotional trauma. A settlement that is less than what they are owed may be negotiated with them by some insurance companies.

Insurance companies typically offer little assistance to those who have been injured because they want to pay out claims as quickly as they can. If you want to prevent being taken advantage of by these insurance companies, you should discuss your case with a lawyer.

Arash Law’s San Joaquin County motorcycle accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the accident and present all of your options to you.

We want to negotiate with the negligent party to secure the best possible compensation for you. To schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer, contact us at (888) 488-1391. Both in-person and telephone consultations with us are provided at no cost to the client.