[08-14-2022] Nevada County, CA – 7-Year-Old Grass Valley Child Suffered Major Injuries in Motorcycle Crash in Nevada

According to the authorities, a dirt bike crash left a 7-year-old with major head injuries sending him to the hospital south of Retrac Way Sunday, August 14, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Wolf Drive, just south of Retrac Way in unincorporated Nevada County.

According to the report, a 38-year-old man was allegedly operating a 1994 Suzuki dirt bike while his 7-year-old son was seated in front of him and holding onto the handlebars.

The dirt bike left the path and collided with a tree. The father and his son were both thrown off the dirt bike.

The 7-year-old was airlifted with severe head injuries to UC Davis Medical Center. Although the father allegedly declined transport, he was also only slightly injured.

The CHP reports that neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to have played a role in the collision, which is still under investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2019, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the US Department of Transportation. It had been falling since the early 1980s, but in 1998 it started to rise once more. It stayed stable until 2008.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates motorcycle riders have a 16:1 injury to fatality ratio compared to car passengers.

Drivers’ failure to see the motorcycle results in nearly two-thirds of motorcycle collisions at intersections. Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in accidents on the road because of their small size.

Most of the roads from California are featured in the ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section of motorcycleroads.com, an online motorcycle road, tour, and event guide. This state has the highest number of legally registered motorcycles in the union. In the state, there are about 800,000 registered motorcycles.

In 2017, there were 541 fatalities and 15,527 injuries related to motorcycle accidents in California.

Nevada County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Medical bills from traffic accidents can run into the tens of thousands of dollars, as can property damage, funeral costs, and the mental and emotional toll on the victim’s family for the rest of the victim’s life.

They have a right to financial support for their losses and expenses after a car accident. The skill of their attorneys in navigating the complexities of the state civil court system will determine whether or not they receive any compensation.

Arash Law’s Nevada County motorcycle accident lawyers are dedicated to assisting you in obtaining the monetary damages to which you are legally entitled. People hurt in vehicle accidents can rely on us for success in every case.

As your lawyers, we are committed to helping you obtain the best result possible. To speak with one of our attorneys, call (888) 488-1391. Absolutely no fees are associated with any of our consultations.