According to the authorities, one male died after a motorcycle accident in Lancaster on Thursday night, October 6, 2022.
The crash transpired around 10:17 p.m. on Avenue J, west of 10th Street West.
The motorcycle struck a car turning west, leaving a driveway leading to a private property on the north side of Avenue J.
According to the sheriff’s press release, the adult male was thrown from his motorcycle and later declared dead at the Antelope Valley Hospital.
The motorcyclist’s name hasn’t been made public because the next of kin hasn’t been notified. The identity of the car’s driver was not made public by the authorities.
The accident is still being looked into. Calling 661-948-8466 will connect you with traffic investigators at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station if you have any information about this collision.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 5,014 motorcycle riders died in collisions across the country in 2012. (FARS). A noticeable decline started in the early 1980s. However, beginning in 1998, a steady rise lasted until 2008.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely than car passengers to die in an accident and are 16 times more likely to suffer injuries.
The majority of motorcycle accidents, which account for nearly two-thirds of all accidents involving motorcycles, take place at intersections. Because of their smaller size, motorcycle collisions occur more frequently than other vehicles.
Most of the state’s highways are listed among the top 100 motorcycle roads on motorcycleroads.com. Most of the motorcycles in the nation are registered in this state. In the state, there are thought to be 800,000 motorcycles registered.
According to statistics from across the country, 541 motorcycle fatalities and 15,527 injuries occurred in accidents in 2017.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles County
In addition to the initial costs, a car accident also has significant, long-lasting effects on the victim’s loved ones, costing tens of thousands of dollars.
In the event of a motorcycle accident, the victims may claim compensation. In state civil courts, attorneys determine how much is awarded to victims.
Our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight tenaciously to defend your rights and interests and secure a favorable settlement in the unfortunate event of a motorcycle accident. We have a history of successfully recovering damages for clients injured in auto accidents.
We’ll exert every effort to your advantage in this situation. To speak with our legal team, dial (888) 488-1391 or complete an online intake form.