[09-24-2022] Tuolumne County, CA – Turlock Motorcyclist Dead Two-Vehicle Collision West of Jamestown

According to the California Highway Patrol, a fatal motorcycle collision took the life of a Turlock man near Jamestown on Saturday afternoon, September 24, 2022.

The collision between a vehicle and motorcycle occurred around 4:00 p.m. near West of Jamestown, at the intersection of Highways 108 and 120.

The CHP says that Ruben P., 59, was going east on a Harley Davidson at high speed while a Mercedes-Benz in front of him slowed down for a red light.

The CHP says that Prusso kept going at an unsafe speed and tried to go around the Mercedes, but he crashed into the back of it.

Prusso was thrown from the bike and died at the scene from his injuries. A helmet was on his head.

The Mercedes was driven by a Thousand Oaks woman who was 55 years old and was not hurt.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) found 5,014 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2012. Starting in the early 1980s, there was a clear drop, but beginning in 1998, there was a steady rise that lasted until 2008.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that people on motorcycles are 16 times more likely to get hurt and 35 times more likely to die in a crash than in cars.

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections happen because the driver can’t see. Motorcycles are more likely to get into accidents than cars because they are smaller.

More motorcycles are registered in this state than in any other country. About 800,000 motorcycles have been given the go-ahead to ride in the state.

In accidents across the United States in 2017, it is thought that 15,527 motorcyclists were hurt and 541 were killed.

Tuolumne County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

On top of the costs incurred immediately after a traffic accident, there are also significant and long-lasting effects that can have on the victim’s loved ones. These costs can reach tens of thousands of dollars.

In a car accident, the victims have the right to seek financial compensation for their pain and suffering. When it comes to the amount of monetary compensation awarded to victims, the attorneys representing them in state civil courts play a crucial role.

In the event of a motorcycle accident, our Tuolumne County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight hard to protect your rights and get you a fair settlement. We have helped people hurt in car accidents in the past, and we know how to do it.

Our top goal is to get you the best settlement for your case. Call us at (888) 488-139 to talk to one of our experienced lawyers for free.