[08-17-2022] San Diego County, CA – 20-year-old Male Pedestrian Died After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash near Camp Pendleton

A 20-year-old male pedestrian died after a motorcycle crashed into a horse trailer pulled by a truck near Camp Pendleton Wednesday morning.

The accident happened around 12:30 a.m. on southbound Interstate 5, north of Las Pulgas Road.

According to CHP spokesperson Hunter G., the driver of a Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycle rear-ended a Ford F-250 pickup truck towing an empty horse trailer.

Unfortunately, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials continue to look into the events that led to the accident.

The presence of drugs or alcohol during the crash is yet unknown.

Officials have not yet revealed the identity of the motorcyclist.

If you have any information on what happened or saw the collision, call the CHP’s Oceanside office at 760-643-3400.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable road users in terms of safety. Motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely to die in an accident and are 16 times more likely to sustain injuries than passengers in a car.

When a car collision happens, motorcycle riders are more likely to sustain severe injuries than passengers in enclosed vehicles. It’s because safety belts or airbags do not protect motorcycle riders. They only use protective riding jackets and helmets to safeguard themselves.

Tragically, motorcycle accidents can have disastrous or even lethal results. In the US last year, there were 5,286 motorcycle deaths.

Since California has the most motorcycles registered in the country, it should not be surprising that there are hundreds of vehicle accidents yearly. Last year, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents involving them, with 541 fatalities and 15,527 injuries.

Motorcycle riders and their passengers still face a higher risk of severe and fatal injuries while using protective equipment. But wearing a helmet and other safety equipment is safer than not doing so.

San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and even funeral costs can result from traffic accidents, and the victim’s family may suffer mental and emotional anguish for the rest of their lives.

The law states that accident victims have a right to compensation for any losses and expenses incurred due to the accident. The ability of their counsel to negotiate the complexities of the state civil court system will determine whether or not they obtain any compensation.

If you think someone should be held accountable for the loss or harm of a family member, get in touch with Arash Law. We have the resources and expertise to obtain just compensation for wrongful death cases.

Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego are just a few of our offices throughout California. For a free consultation with a San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyer, call (888) 488-1391. We are pleased to come to you at home or at the office.