[08-22-2022] Tuolumne County, CA – 67-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured Following a Motorcycle Accident on Highway 108

A 67-year-old motorcyclist from Modesto was killed after a motorcycle crash involving a pickup truck carrying bees in western Tuolumne on Monday, August 22, 2022.

According to The Union Democrat, the collision occurred around 9:50 p.m. a few miles west of La Grange Road junction.

According to investigators, the crash happened when a 62-year-old Oakdale man tried to cross Highway 108 with his Chevy truck from Rushing Hill Lookout Road. A man on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound collided with the truck’s passenger side as it crossed the highway.

The motorcyclist died on the scene despite wearing a helmet.

The truck’s driver did not sustain any injuries. One of the beekeeper boxes on the truck containing live bees was cracked.

According to the responding California Highway Patrol officer, no one was seriously injured.

The crash is under investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents happen more often than they should. Numerous accidents happen as a result of other driver’s negligence and recklessness.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts, there were 6.3 million collisions by police last year. 2.44 million people were injured due to these collisions on American roadways.

Between 36,000 and 40,000 people die from injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents every year.

Sometimes the most significant effects come from the most obvious things. Doing the obvious things while driving, like paying attention while behind the wheel, slowing down when approaching stop signs or crosswalks, and wearing seatbelts at all times, can help avoid accidents.

Tuolumne County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The experience of being in an automobile accident is stunning and terrifying. You might be so shocked that you’re unsure of what to do. The best thing to do at this moment is to contact an attorney.

When you contact a lawyer, they will examine all aspects of your accident’s circumstances. Arash Law has skilled Tuolumne County motorcycle accident attorneys available if you require trustworthy legal assistance following a collision. If a careless or irresponsible driver caused your injuries, you are entitled to compensation.

Call us toll-free at (888) 488 – 1391 to speak with an experienced vehicle accident lawyer about your legal options. We also accept online inquiries.