[10-13-2022] Tuolumne County, CA – Motorcyclist Severely Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision In East Sonora

According to the California Highway Patrol, a motorcycle crash versus a sedan severely injured at least one person and is backing up traffic in East Sonora Thursday, October 13, 2022.

The collision occurred just before 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Mono Way and Tuolumne Road in East Sonora

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the sedan was stopped and waiting on Tuolumne Road to make a right turn onto Mono Way when the motorcycle swerved to avoid rear-ending the car but instead collided with the right side of the sedan, which caused the rider of the motorcycle to be ejected from the vehicle.

The rider of the motorcycle sustained significant injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital in an ambulance on the ground.

A portion of the roadway is currently blocked by the wreckage, and officers are continuing to direct traffic around it. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In motorcycle accidents, the rider is more likely to get hurt than the other person, which could be bad for both of them.

In the US, cars, and trucks are in 11% of all accidents. This is because they are more likely to get into accidents. About 5,000 people died and 82,000 were hurt on motorcycles in the US in 2018.

Helmets have been shown to save lives because they keep people safe and stop them from getting hurt in ways that could kill them.

Institute for Highway Safety says that most motorcycle deaths can be prevented by wearing a helmet (IIHS).

Helmets have been shown to save lives by keeping people safe and preventing them from getting hurt in ways that could kill them. The IIHS says that if you wear a helmet, you are 37% less likely to die in a motorcycle accident and 67% less likely to get a brain injury.

There are also beautiful natural things below the collarbone. When riding a motorcycle, you can avoid getting road rash and other serious injuries by wearing gloves, jackets, pants, and shoes.

Tuolumne County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

A car crash can happen at any time, in any place. Since the occurrence of accidents is highly unpredictable, it is impossible to prepare for them. However, motorcyclists sustain significantly more injuries in collisions than car occupants do.

Motorcyclists face significantly greater dangers than those in cars or trucks. This means the harm they suffer could be considerably worse.

A motorcyclist’s concerns after an accident extend beyond physical health. It has the potential to disrupt your mental state and leave you feeling down. It’s likely that bikers won’t be able to go to work, take care of themselves, or maintain healthy relationships with others.

Most injured motorcyclists can seek compensation through legal action for their losses (including medical costs, time away from work, emotional distress, and physical pain and suffering).

Contact Arash Law if you or a loved one was hurt in a motorcycle accident in Tuolumne County. Claims can be filed against negligent drivers and they know how to do it.

Injured parties are welcome to schedule a no-cost initial consultation with us at Arash Law. Please contact us via email or at (888) 488-1391 to take advantage of this special offer.