[09-16-2022] Fresno County, CA – 29-Years-Old Motorcyclist Dead After Being Ejected and Getting Hit by Car on Highway 99 in Fresno

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle and struck by another vehicle on Highway 99 in Fresno Friday night, September 16, 2022.

According to the CHP Fresno, the crash transpired around 7:30 p.m. on Highway 99 just north of Shaw Avenue.

According to the police, a man who has since been identified as Caleb J., age 29, was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle in the far left lane while traveling southbound.

The driver failed to notice that there was something on the road in front of him, so he crashed into it.

The collision caused the rider to be thrown from his motorcycle, and he landed in the lane of traffic furthest to the highway’s right. There, he was struck by a Toyota Corolla driven by a woman who was 28 years old.

After being taken to the hospital, Jurado was pronounced dead a short time later.

According to the officers, the female driver exhibited no impairment and had no injuries.

The investigation is still taking place at this time.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 5,014 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2012. There had been a consistent decline since the early 1980s, but beginning in 1998, a gradual uptick lasted until 2008.

Motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely to die in an accident and 16 times more likely to sustain injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Over 50% of motorcycle collisions occur at intersections and almost all result from cars that fail to notice the motorcycle.
Motorcycles frequently cause accidents because they aren’t as sturdy as cars.

California is home to the majority of the top 100 motorcycle roads on Motorcycleroads.com. The majority of motorcycles in the U.S. are registered in this state. In the state, there are about 800,000 motorcycles with registrations.

According to estimates, there were 15,527 injuries and 541 fatal motorcycle accidents in the United States in 2017.

Fresno County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

There can be tens of thousands of dollars spent on medical bills, property repairs, and funeral costs due to road accidents, not to mention the mental pain that will last a lifetime.

The injured party may be able to receive compensation for their injuries and other losses if they are involved in a car accident. Victims’ compensation is negotiated by lawyers in civil courts in the state.

We at Arash Law are dedicated to ensuring you receive fair compensation following a motorcycle accident in Fresno County. As car accident lawyers, we have a history of helping clients win prizes.

We are committed to getting you the best settlement possible. Free legal consultations are available by calling (888) 488-1391.