[09-04-2022] Orange County, CA – One Biker Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Anaheim

According to authorities, a motorcyclist was killed after a fatal two-vehicle crash between a semi-truck and a motorcycle on Anaheim’s Riverside (91) Freeway on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 4:25 a.m. at the Lakeview Avenue off-ramp on the westbound freeway.

It was not immediately known if the motorcyclist died at the scene or at a hospital.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There were 5,014 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2012, as reported by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation. Since the early 1980s, there had been a clear downward trend; however, beginning in 1998, a steady upward trend could be seen that lasted all the way up until 2008.

Motorcycle riders have a 16-fold increased risk of injury and a 35-fold increased risk of death in a collision compared to car occupants, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections are caused by drivers failing to see the motorcycle. As a result of their reduced size, motorcycles are more prone to collisions.

The majority of the roads in California can be found in the “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads” section of motorcycleroads.com. The highest number of registered motorcycles in the country can be found in this state. About 800,000 motorcycles have been registered in the state.

An estimated 15,527 motorcyclists were injured, and 541 were killed in the United States in 2017.

Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The financial costs associated with a traffic accident can easily reach into the tens of thousands of dollars, and that doesn’t even account for the intangible, lifelong effects on the victim’s loved ones.
Victims are eligible to receive monetary compensation for their losses in the event of a car accident. Attorneys play a crucial role in establishing the amount of compensation victims will receive in the state civil courts.

Our Orange County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to fighting for your rights and ensuring that you receive a fair settlement. We have a history of success in representing clients who have suffered injuries in automobile accidents.

Our number one priority is getting you the highest possible settlement. You can reach one of our experienced attorneys at (888) 488-1391 for a free legal case evaluation.