[10-15-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Two Vehicle Crash in Citrus Heights

According to the Citrus Heights Police Department, a motorcyclist was killed in a fatal two-vehicle collision in Citrus Heights Friday night, October 15, 2022.

According to the police, the crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. on the 8100 block of Auburn Boulevard.

Officers who responded to the call reported seeing a motorcyclist who had been knocked unconscious and lying on the road.

The officers reported that they attempted to perform life-saving measures on the motorcyclist; however, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

According to reports, the driver of the other vehicle involved remained at the scene and was helping investigators with their investigation.

In order to facilitate the investigation into the crash, Auburn Boulevard was closed near Rollingwood Boulevard for approximately five hours on Friday night.

According to the investigators, neither alcohol nor drugs are being investigated as potential causes of the crash.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System of the U.S. Department of Transportation says that in 2012, 5,014 people died in motorcycle accidents (FARS). From the early 1980s on, there was a clear drop, but beginning in 1998, there was a rise that lasted until 2008.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that people on motorcycles are 16 times more likely to get hurt and 35 times more likely to die in a crash than people in cars.

Almost two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections happen because drivers can’t see the bikes. Motorcyclists are more likely to get into accidents than car drivers because they can’t see as well and are smaller.

Most of the roads in California are on the list of the Top 100 Motorcycle Roads on motorcycleroads.com. More motorcycles are registered in this state than in any other in the country. About 800,000 motorcycles have been given permission to ride on state roads.

Statistics from all over the United States show that 15,527 motorcyclists were hurt in accidents last year, and 541 of them died.

Sacramento County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Over and above the immediate costs, which can run into tens of thousands of dollars, a traffic accident can have far-reaching and costly consequences for the victim’s loved ones.

When involved in car accidents, motorcyclists almost always end up with the worst injuries and highest medical bills. Be sure to take all necessary steps to safeguard your right to seek financial compensation for your suffering.

The law allows car accident victims to seek compensation for their losses. Attorneys play a pivotal role in determining the amount of compensation awarded to victims in state civil courts.

If you are ever involved in a motorcycle accident in Sacramento County, our attorneys at Arash Law will work tirelessly to defend your rights and secure a satisfactory settlement on your behalf.

Helping clients who have been hurt in automobile accidents is an area where we have a long track record of success. To achieve a satisfactory resolution for your case is our primary objective. If you would like to speak with one of our skilled attorneys, please call (888) 488-139.