[09-16-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Dead After Being Struck By Pickup Truck in Long Beach

According to the authorities, a motorcyclist was fatally injured when he was struck by a pickup truck in Long Beach Friday, September 16, 2022.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the crash occurred at 9:20 p.m. eastbound 19th Street to northbound Atlantic.

The biker was going south on Atlantic Avenue and was getting close to 19th Street when a 2014 Toyota Tundra turned left from eastbound 19th Street onto northbound Atlantic.

The 59-year-old man driving the Toyota pulled out in front of the motorcyclist, who couldn’t avoid hitting the truck.

Good Samaritans came to help the man. He was taken to the hospital by paramedics but died from his injuries.

Police said that the crash was not caused by drugs, alcohol, or a driver who was not paying attention.

The department’s Collision Investigation Detail asked anyone with information about the accident to call them at 562-570-7355 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows more than 75 fatal motorcycle accidents annually in Los Angeles County.

This is among the highest numbers in California and the United States. According to the most recent numbers, 5115 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2019, and 79,000 were hurt.

There are still a lot of motorcycle accidents in and around Los Angeles. Every year, there are thousands of casualties, many of which are caused by drivers who hit something and then took off.

Many things can cause a motorcycle accident, but some are more common than others. For instance, speeding is a big reason for many motorcycle accidents.

Also, motorcycle riders who don’t wear helmets are much more likely to get hurt seriously or die in an accident.

Also, drinking alcohol is a big reason for so many motorcycle accidents. Riders drinking are more likely to take chances and make mistakes that can cause accidents.

Riders can take steps to help avoid motorcycle accidents if they know what causes them most often. To stay safe on a motorcycle, it’s essential to wear a helmet, go the speed limit, and don’t drink.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Any time and any place can be the scene of a car accident. Since accidents are so random, it is impossible to know what kind of accident will happen. But compared to people in cars, people on motorcycles get hurt the most in accidents.

Riders of motorcycles are much more at risk than drivers and passengers of trucks or cars. So, the injuries they get may be much worse.

After a motorcycle accident, a rider doesn’t just have to worry about getting hurt. It could also make you feel bad and have trouble with your mind. Most likely, bikers won’t be able to do what they usually do daily, like work, take care of themselves, or keep strong relationships with others.

Most motorcyclists who get hurt have the right to file a lawsuit to get money for their medical bills, lost wages, mental suffering, and physical pain and suffering.

If you or someone you care about was hurt in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles County, contact Arash Law. They know how to file claims against careless drivers.

At Arash Law, we give free consultations to people who have been hurt. Send us an email or call us at (888) 488-1391 to take advantage of this offer.