[08-14-2022] Mendocino County, CA – 70-year-od Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Motorcycle-SUV Collision in Talmage

According to the California Highway Patrol, a traffic collision involving an SUV driven by 83-year-old Ronald Sarenius and a Harley Davidson motorcycle resulted in the death of the 70-year-old motorcyclist on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

According to the authorities, the driver of a white SUV was attempting to merge into Talmage Rd. Southbound on-ramp on August 14, 2022, at 18:25.

The operator of a blue Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on US-101 toward Talmage Rd. simultaneously.

The driver of the white SUV exited Talmage Rd and proceeded southbound on US-101 to Talmage Rd. The motorcycle was hit by an SUV traveling in the wrong direction.

The motorcycle driver died from the collision, while the driver of the SUV was unharmed. The SUV’s driver remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities.

FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Motorcycle accidents often result in fatalities or serious injuries. Motorcycle collisions are more likely than other vehicle collisions to result in deaths and permanently disabling injuries. Every day, they must deal with everything from head and brain injuries to road rash.

Despite accounting for a small portion of total vehicle sales, motorcycle accidents account for a significant amount of all traffic fatalities in the United States. Even when motorcycle accidents have no fatalities, the victims’ health and well-being can suffer greatly.

Motorcycle fatalities had decreased since the early 1980s, but they began to rise in 1998 and remained stable until 2008.

According to the most recent statistics, there were 5,115 fatalities and 79,000 injuries in motorcycle accidents in 2019. Motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States and 0.6 percent of total vehicle miles driven.

Only 14 percent of traffic fatalities, 17 percent of occupant fatalities, and 3 percent of all injuries were caused by motorcyclists among the 8.6 million motorcycles registered in the United States.

Many motorcycle accidents can be avoided by exercising caution, wearing proper protection, and avoiding larger vehicles’ blind spots.

MENDOCINO MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS

The physical injuries sustained by a motorcycle rider in an accident are not the only issue they must deal with. The above-mentioned physical injuries may result in pain, sorrow, and suffering. Even the most basic aspect of a biker’s life, the ability to provide for their loved ones, may be jeopardized.

The specifics of your accident and injuries will determine the extent of your damage. Personal injury lawsuits for medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical pain and suffering are common legal options for injured motorcyclists.

Insurance companies may easily dupe bereaved families into accepting a settlement that is significantly less than the claim’s actual value. Contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer right away.

Victims of fatal motorcycle accidents who require legal representation are eager to contact Mendocino County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. You should consult a lawyer as soon as possible after a motorcycle accident. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 488-1391.