[08-26-2022] Fresno County, CA – Motorcyclist Dead After Crashing Into Big Rig on Mount Whitney Avenue

According to California Highway Patrol, a motorcyclist intended to pass the traffic and crashed into an oncoming big rig in Fresno on August 26, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 2:00 p.m. near Highway 41 and Harlan Ave.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred after the traffic on Harlan Avenue had been rerouted due to the earlier crash.

The motorcyclist in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident as heavy traffic continued to pile up there.

As it was Friday evening when the crash occurred and getting closer to the weekend, the CHP believes that impatience was to blame for the unfortunate incident.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) found that 5014 people died on motorcycles in 2019. Since the early 1980s, the number of motorcycle deaths has been going down. In 1998, though, they started going up again and stayed stable until 2008.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in accidents and 16 times more likely to get hurt (NHTSA).

About half of all motorcycle accidents happen when drivers don’t see the bike coming up to an intersection. Motorcycles are more likely to get into accidents on the road because they are smaller.

Many of the state’s busiest roads are on the “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads” list on Motorcycleroads.com. This state has more motorcycles than any other in the country. There are about 800,000 registered motorcycles in the state.

In 2017, 541 people died, and 15,527 were hurt in California because of motorcycles.

Fresno County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Traffic accidents can cost thousands of dollars in medical bills, damage to property, and even funeral costs, not to mention the long-term psychological and emotional toll on the victims’ loved ones.

They should get paid for all the costs and losses caused by accidents. How much money they can get back will depend on how well their lawyers can navigate their state’s complicated civil court system.

The Fresno County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to helping you get the money you deserve for your injuries. People who have been hurt in car accidents can trust us to get them the money they are entitled to.

We are here to help you get the best result for your case possible. Dial (888) 488-1391 to talk to one of our experienced lawyers. There is never a charge for any of our consultations.