[09-21-2022] Fresno County, CA – 61-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Clovis

One man was critically injured following a motorcycle accident in Clovis on Saturday afternoon, September 24, 2022.

The crash occurred at 5:26 p.m. at Highway 168 and North Academy Avenue

According to Sgt. Tim Ray, a man riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a vehicle and was ejected. The California Highway Patrol responded to the two-vehicle collision.

The rider’s head hit the pavement in the eastbound lanes of Highway 168 while wearing a skull cap that had come loose.

According to Ray, the motorcycle rider was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Ray stated that the motorcycle rider was driving behind a 2015 Scion driven by a 59-year-old woman.

The motorcycle rider failed to slow down as the woman slowed to make a left turn, resulting in a collision with the left rear of the car.

The woman provided medical aid to the injured man.

Ray claimed that drugs or alcohol did not play any role in the collision.

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 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2016. A downward trend was established in the early 1980s, but a rise was seen starting in 1998 and continuing through 2008.

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders face an astounding 16 times higher risk of injury and 35 times higher risk of death in a collision compared to car occupants.

Cars failing to see a motorcycle account for nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections. Motorcycles, due to their smaller size, are more likely to be involved in accidents.

Most of the roads in the Golden State are listed on motorcycleroads.com’s “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads” page. This state has the highest number of registered motorcycles in the United States. There are nearly 800,000 motorcycles on state rolls.

It is estimated that 15,527 motorcyclists were injured and 541 were killed as a result of accidents in 2017.

Fresno County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Accidents on the road can cost victims and their families tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property repairs, and final expenses, not to mention the incalculable mental and emotional trauma that will persist for the rest of their lives.

Victims can seek financial compensation for their suffering in the event of a car accident. In state civil court proceedings, the role of the victim’s attorney is crucial when determining the amount of monetary damages.

Our Fresno County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to advocate for your rights and see that you get the compensation you deserve if you were injured. We have a track record of success in getting clients injured in car accidents the money they deserve.

Getting you fair compensation is our top priority. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free legal consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.