[10-01-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed, Two Others Injured in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Marconi Avenue

One person was killed in a motorcycle and car accident in Sacramento on Sunday, October 1, 2022.

Sacramento Metro Fire reported that the collision occurred on Sunday on 4501 Marconi Avenue, near Greenwood Avenue.

The crash resulted in one fatality. Two additional patients were transported to the hospital.

North Sacramento’s California Highway Patrol has taken charge of the inquiry.

The identities of the people involved have not yet been disclosed. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There were 5,014 fatalities in motorcycle accidents in 2012, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). There was a clear decline starting in the early 1980s, but beginning in 1998, there was an increase that persisted through 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists have a 16-fold increased risk of injury and a 35-fold increased risk of death in a collision compared to those riding in a car.

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle collisions at intersections are caused by drivers’ inability to see motorcycles. Motorcyclists have a higher crash rate than car drivers because of their reduced visibility and smaller size.

A majority of the roads in California are included in motorcycleroads.com’s Top 100 Motorcycle Roads. Registrations for motorcycles in this state are the highest of any in the United States. Roughly 800,000 motorcycles have been approved to operate within the state.

Statistics from across the United States indicate that 15,527 motorcyclists were injured, and 541 were killed in accidents last year.

Sacramento County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

A traffic accident can have far-reaching and expensive consequences for the victim’s loved ones, on top of the immediate expenses, sometimes costing tens of thousands of dollars.

Motorcyclists typically sustain the most severe and expensive injuries in vehicle collisions. Make sure that you protect your legal right to obtain compensation for all of your losses and injuries.

Victims may file a claim for damages in a car accident. In state civil courts, attorneys play a crucial role in establishing how much compensation victims will receive.

Our Sacramento County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and get you a fair settlement if you’re ever in an accident. We have a solid history of success when it comes to assisting clients who have been hurt in car accidents.

Our number one goal is to secure a favorable settlement for your case. Feel free to contact us at (888) 488-139 to speak with one of our experienced injury attorneys in Sacramento`.