[10-08-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Shaw Overpass

A motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital following a collision with a car in Central Fresno on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

The crash occurred Saturday night on Highway 41, close to the Shaw overpass.

According to the Fresno Police Department, the crash reportedly involved a motorcycle and a car.

When the police arrived, they discovered that the driver of the car struck the motorcyclist as he was turning left onto Shaw from Highway 41.

The motorcyclist was injured severely and taken to the hospital.

The car driver did not sustain any injuries.

Police say they do not believe that drugs or alcohol played a part in this crash and are still working on figuring out which driver was at fault.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) maintained by the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 5,014 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2016. After a decline established in the early 1980s, a rise was seen in 1998 and continued through 2008.

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists face an astounding 16 times higher risk of injury and 35 times higher risk of death in a collision compared to those riding in a car.

The failure of other vehicles to see a motorcycle contributes to nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents that occur at intersections. Motorcycles, being smaller, pose a greater risk of being involved in accidents.

Most of the roads are listed on motorcycleroads.com’s “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads” page in California. This state has the highest number of registered motorcycles in the United States. The state has nearly 800,000 registered motorcycles.

There were an estimated 15,527 motorcyclist injuries and 541 fatalities in 2017.

Fresno County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Accidents on the road can cost victims and their families tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property repairs, and final expenses, not to mention the incalculable mental and emotional trauma that will persist for the rest of their lives.

In the event of a car crash, those who have suffered damages may seek financial restitution. When it comes to calculating monetary damages in state civil court proceedings, victims’ attorneys play a crucial role.

Our Fresno County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your rights and get you the money you need and deserve after an accident. We have a track record of success in getting clients injured in car accidents the money they deserve.

Our primary concern is getting the best settlement for your case. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 to consult with one of our experienced attorneys.