[08-22-2022] Merced County, CA – 59-year-old Rider was Fatally Killed After a Motorcycle Crash in Merced

A 59-year-old motorcycle rider was killed in a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a van in Merced Monday night, August 22, 2022.

At around 4:30 pm, a collision occurred at M and 25th.

Local authorities took the rider to the hospital, where he later passed away.

Authorities are still investigating what caused the collision, but they have noted that traffic had just started moving again after stopping for a nearby train.

The rider has not been identified, and it is not believed that drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

Officers in Merced urge motorists to be alert for motorcycles on the road and to maneuver carefully around them.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

The rider of a motorcycle is almost always more at risk than the other parties involved in an accident. Motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely to die in an accident and 16 times more likely to suffer injuries than passengers in a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

If a motorcycle accident occurs, there is a way to prevent fatal head injuries. Helmets can help prevent serious head injuries. According to estimates, wearing a helmet reduces the risk of fatal motorcycle accidents by 37%. However, the rest of their bodies might still be in danger.

In 2016, the number of fatal motorcycle accidents in the US averaged around 5,286 per year. California has one of the highest rates of registered motorcycles in the country.

Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents can have life-altering effects. Most of the more than 5,000 fatalities on American roads last year were motorcycle riders.

Merced County Motorcycle Crash 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.

Accident victims have a legal right to compensation for all losses and costs incurred due to the accident. The ability of their attorneys to negotiate the complexities of the state civil legal system will determine whether or not they receive any compensation.

During this trying time, the victims’ families can seek compassionate advice and support from the Merced County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law. Our attorneys will take every precaution possible to protect their clients and hold the guilty parties accountable.

To schedule a no-obligation consultation in any location in California as soon as possible, call (888) 488-1391. Our network of locations is completed by additional offices in San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside.