[09-05-2022] Tulare County, CA – 59-Year-Old Man Killed, Two Others Injured in Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Visalia

A 59-year-old rider was killed, and two other people sustained injuries in a fatal traffic collision in Tulare County on Monday, September 5, 2022.

According to the Fresno Communication Center (FCC), the crash occurred around 12:44 p.m. on State Route 63 north of Ira Ave.

CHP Visalia Area officers responded to the scene and started an investigation into the collision.

According to the initial investigation, D. Torres Chavez, 69, the driver of a 2005 Toyota, was stopped at the west curb edge of SR-63 while traveling south.

A 2005 Yamaha motorcycle carrying a 59-year-old driver and a 49-year-old passenger was traveling south on State Route 63 in the first lane when it came to the Toyota at a speed of about 35 mph. Chavez made an unsafe turn from the west curb edge, across both southbound lanes, and directly into the path of the Yamaha, causing the collision.

The Yamaha struck the Toyota’s driver’s side head-on. The motorcycle’s rider and his passenger were thrown from it and hit the road. Chavez sustained minor injuries in the collision.

The rider succumbed to his wounds and died while being transported to the hospital by ground ambulance.

The Yamaha passenger sustained major injuries and was transported to Kaweah Health Medical Center.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to data compiled by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, there were 5,014 deaths associated with motorcycling in 2012.

There was a noticeable decline beginning in the early 1980s, but starting in 1998, a steady increase was visible that continued all the way up to 2008.

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists face a 16-fold increased risk of injury and a 35-fold increased risk of death in a collision compared to car occupants.

The failure of other drivers to see a motorcycle is the cause of nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections. Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in an accident compared to cars due to their smaller size.

You’ll find the vast majority of the roads in California in the “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads” section of motorcycleroads.com. Motorcycles are more prevalent in this state than anywhere else in the country. There have been roughly 800,000 motorcycles registered in the state.

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

Tulare County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

There are numerous intangible, lifelong impacts on the victim’s loved ones that can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars following a traffic accident.

Victims can seek financial compensation for their suffering after a car accident, in which case requires hiring a lawyer. Attorneys play a crucial role in determining the number of compensation victims will receive in the state civil courts.

Our  Tulare County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your rights and secure fair compensation for your injuries. We have a proven track record of success when it comes to representing clients who have been hurt in car accidents.

Our top priority is securing the most favorable settlement for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.