[09-26-2022] Monterey County, CA – One Person Dead After Motorcycle Collision on Highway 1

According to the California Highway Patrol, at least one motorcyclist was fatally injured after a vehicle collision near Aguajito Road Monday, September 26, 2022.

The crash transpired around 1:00 p.m. on Highway 1 south of Aguajito Road.

While police conduct their investigation, Caltrans shut down some of the roads.

No immediate information was available regarding the severity of the victim’s injuries.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine what led to the collision.

There are no other details available.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcyclists don’t have as much protection as people who drive cars. Regarding speed and road conditions, they are like cars but don’t offer the same level of safety.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motorcycle riders cause about 11% of all car accidents in the United States. In 2018, there were 82,000 injuries from motorcycles and 4,985 deaths from motorcycles.

This shouldn’t be a surprise since motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be hurt or killed in a car accident than people riding in cars with doors.

California is not a very safe state for bikers, which is a shame. California has more registered motorcycles than any other state. There are more than 800,000 registered motorcycles in California. In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents in California. These accidents hurt 15,527 people and killed 541.

Some drivers may have trouble seeing motorcycles during the day because it is hard to see. Wearing clothes that reflect light is a great way to get other drivers’ attention on the road.

It’s more important to stay safe on the road than to make a fashion statement, even if this doesn’t meet the standards of style for some people.

Monterey County Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

In traffic accidents, medical bills, damage to property, and even funeral costs can add up to tens of thousands of dollars, and the victim’s family will have to deal with mental and emotional pain for the rest of their lives.

People hurt in a car accident have the right to be paid for all their losses and costs. Whether or not they get paid depends on how well their lawyers navigate the complicated state civil court system.

One of the best motorcycle accident lawyers in Monterey County works at Arash Law. Our track record of helping people who have been hurt in accidents is unmatched.

The goal of our skilled legal team is to get you the best settlement possible. Call (888) 488-1391 today to talk to some of Monterey County’s best lawyers who help people who have been hurt in car accidents. Free consultations are always given over the phone and in person.