[10-09-2022] Kern County, CA – One Fatal and Another Severely Injured Following a Motorcycle Crash Involving Big Rig in Lebec

Update news:

According to the local news, they identified Jabali J., 32, of San Leandro, died after crashing with a big rig on Interstate 5 on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

The mishap happened around 4:28 p.m. on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Lebec Service Road.

According to authorities, Jacks was riding the Harley Davidson when he collided with the back of a semi-truck.

Unfortunately, at 5:17 p.m., authorities declared Jacks had passed away at the scene.

The CHP said they are looking into whether intoxication played a part in the collision.

The passenger of the Harley Davidson was treated for severe injuries at the hospital.

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Original news:

An unidentified motorcycle rider died, and another suffered injuries after a collision involving a big rig in Lebec on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

The accident transpired around 4:28 p.m. on Interstate 5 northbound, close to Lebec Service Road.

The motorcycle had two riders. The Harley Davison’s driver passed away. According to CHP, the passenger had severe injuries and was flown to Kern Medical Center by helicopter.

The big rig’s driver was unharmed.

Alcohol nor drugs are being looked at if they were involved in the collision.

The cause of the collision is being looked into.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to American data, According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the Department of Transportation, 5,014 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2012. The decline intensified in the early 1980s, but from 1998 until 2008, there was a steady increase.

In comparison to people riding in cars, motorcycle riders have a 16-fold higher risk of injury and a 35-fold higher risk of death in an accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Driver blindness contributes significantly to motorcycle collisions at intersections, where they occur almost two-thirds of the time. Due to their smaller size, motorcycles are more susceptible to accidents.

The Top 100 Motorcycle Roads on motorcycleroads.com include descriptions of most of the state’s roads. Most motorcycles in the nation are registered in this state. In the state, there are thought to be 800,000 motorcycles registered.

Another estimate for 2017 states that 5,41 motorcycle fatalities and injuries totaled 15,527 nationwide.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Kern 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 car accident, the victims may claim compensation. In state civil courts, attorneys determine how large the amount is awarded to victims.

Our Kern County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight bravely to defend your rights and interests and negotiate a just settlement on your behalf if you are involved in a motorcycle accident in Kern County.
We have a proven track record of obtaining compensation for clients hurt in auto accidents.

In this situation, we’ll exert every effort to achieve a favorable outcome for you. To contact our legal team, please dial (888) 488-1391 or fill out an online intake form.