[09-23-2022] Tuolumne County, CA – Two-Motorcycle Collision Results in Two People Suffered Injuries in Jamestown

Two people suffered injuries after a two-motorcycle collision on Highway 108 in Jamestown on Friday, September 23, 2022.

The mishap happened around 4 p.m. on Highway 108 from the north on Main Street of Jamestown.

According to the CHP, the lead rider, 43-year-old Jonathan G. of San Jose, was on a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he turned right onto the eastbound lane to stop traffic for the other riders.

The group of about 15 motorcycles was approaching Highway 108 from the north on Main Street.

Alenso T., 55, of Hollister, was the final rider on a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he hit the gas, sending the motorcycle’s front tire flying.

CHP spokesperson Officer Steve Machado confirmed that Gutierrez was knocked to the ground after the collision.

Meanwhile, Magdalena T., 57, and Torres were both ejected from their motorcycle and fell to the ground.

While Gutierrez was unharmed in the collision, the couple suffered only minor injuries.

According to Machado, no suspicion of drug or alcohol use exists because everyone involved was wearing helmets.

Motorcycle Crash Accident Statistics

Motorcycle collisions are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities on American roads. Although they make up a relatively small percentage of all vehicles on the road, motorcycles are involved in an excessively high rate of collisions. 2019 saw 474 motorcycle fatalities in California.

There were 5,014 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2016, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the US Department of Transportation. Early in the 1980s, a downward trend was established, but beginning in 1998, a rise persisted until 2008.

According to data from the NHTSA, motorcycle passengers are 35 times more likely to die in an accident and 16 times more likely to suffer injuries.

The prevalence of motorcycle accidents is primarily due to several factors. First, drivers have a more challenging time spotting motorcycles because they are less visible than other vehicles. Second, riders on motorcycles are less physically protected than those in cars and trucks, making them more susceptible to injuries in collisions.

Lastly, motorcyclists are more likely to take chances on the road by speeding or weaving in and out of traffic, which raises the possibility of an accident. Although there isn’t a single way to prevent motorcycle accidents, awareness and education are essential for development. The number of road accidents can be decreased by increasing awareness of the dangers associated with motorcycle riding and instructing riders on how to operate their vehicles safely.

Tuolumne County Motorcycle Crash Accident Lawyers

On today’s highways, motorcycle accidents are a significant problem. Motorcycle accidents claim the lives of or injure hundreds of people each year, many of which are the fault of careless other drivers.

Victims of motorcycle accidents are eligible to receive financial compensation for their losses. In state civil court proceedings, the victims’ attorneys play a critical role in calculating the number of monetary damages.

The Tuolumne County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law are committed to upholding and defending your legal rights and ensuring you get the money you need and deserve following a collision. We have a proven track record of assisting clients hurt in auto accidents to recover damages.

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