[09-08-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – 51-Year-Old Man Died in a Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 880

A fatal motorcycle crash in San Jose resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man on Thursday, September 08, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident happened on September 8 around 4:10 p.m. on the northbound off-ramp from Interstate 880 to South Bascom Avenue.

The motorcycle exited the off-ramp on the east side and went down an embankment before going on Bascom Avenue and entering the northbound lanes, where it crashed into a pickup truck.

San Jose firemen arrived on the scene and pronounced the motorcyclist dead on the spot.

According to the release, the pickup truck’s driver and passengers were not injured.

Alcohol and drugs are not suspected to have had a role in the accident.

The crash is still being investigated.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycles are less safe than other vehicles because they are less steady and visible to other drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 26 times more likely to die than automobile passengers and five times more likely to be injured in a traffic accident.

According to data, about 13,000 motorcycle riders are injured in California accidents yearly. In addition, almost 2,300 motorcycle accidents resulted in serious injuries and 474 motorcycle deaths in 2019.

Motorcyclists are asked to take precautionary measures to avoid accidents. Wearing protective equipment, including a helmet and strong clothes, can lower the chance of injury in an accident.

Santa Clara Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Motorcycle accidents are a major issue on today’s roads. Every year, hundreds of people are killed or wounded in motorcycle accidents, many of which result from other drivers’ recklessness.

Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are sometimes perceived as more irresponsible and hazardous than other drivers, making it difficult for them to obtain the compensation they deserve in an accident.

When the process of submitting a motorcycle crash claim overwhelms and confuses you, you need dependable legal representation on your side. Our Santa Clara County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have won compensation for victims who have suffered physically and emotionally.

Our legal staff is well-versed in all forms of motorcycle accidents. They understand how to traverse numerous agencies within your local government and multiple legal systems, which may aid in negotiating reasonable settlements for their clients.

Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form so we can examine your case for free.