[09-06-2022] Solano County, CA – 23-Year-Old Benicia Man Killed in Motorcycle Head-On Collision in Vallejo

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old Benicia man was fatally injured after a head-on collision with a Peterbilt big rig in Vallejo Thursday morning, October 6, 2022.

The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m., west on Lake Herman Road in Vallejo.

According to the information provided by the California Highway Patrol, a man riding a Suzuki motorcycle was traveling east on Lake Herman Road when he collided with a Peterbilt big rig traveling west on the road.

According to the authorities, the motorcyclist was traveling at an excessive speed and could not negotiate the curved roadway before crossing into the westbound lane directly in the path of the tractor-trailer.

The collision was fatal for the motorcyclist who was riding the bike. It is not believed that alcohol played a role in causing this collision.

The investigation into the matter is still ongoing. The identity of the deceased was not immediately released.

Anyone who may have information is asked to call the non-emergency line of the California Highway Patrol at 1-800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247) or the Solano Area Office of the CHP at 639-5600. Make it known that you have information for the California Highway Patrol in Solano County and Officer Aguilar, who is in charge of the investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the findings of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) maintained by the United States Department of Transportation in 2012, 5,014 people lost their lives as a result of being involved in motorcycle accidents. Beginning in the early 1980s, there was a discernible drop in numbers; however, starting in 1998, a consistent rise continued through 2008.

According to research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists have a 16 times greater risk of being injured and a 35 times greater risk of being killed in a collision than car occupants.

Drivers’ lack of visibility causes nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections. Accidents involving motorcycles are more likely to happen because they are smaller than other vehicles.

Most of the roads in California are included in motorcycleroads.com’s list of the Top 100 Motorcycle Roads. The number of motorcycles registered in this state is the highest in the entire country. The state currently has registrations for approximately 800,000 motorcycles.

It is estimated that 15,527 motorcyclists were injured, and 541 died due to accidents throughout the United States in 2017.

Solano County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The immediate expenses of an accident are only the beginning; the victim’s loved ones also incur significant, long-lasting effects that can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

In a car accident, victims may seek compensation by filing a claim. Lawyers play a pivotal role in determining the victim’s monetary award in state civil courts.

In a motorcycle accident in Solano County, our attorneys at Arash Law will fight aggressively to protect your rights and interests and secure a favorable settlement on your behalf. We have a track record of helping clients injured in car accidents win compensation.

We’ll do everything in our power to get a good result for you in this case. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call (888) 488-1391.