[10-29-2022] Ventura County, CA – A 49-Year-Old Man Died After a Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Oxnard

A 49-year-old named Richard R. died following a fatal motorcycle collision involving a sedan in Oxnard on Tuesday, October 29, 2022.

The collision occurred around 10:15 p.m. According to local authorities, Rojas was traveling southbound on the Boulevard toward Wooley Road on a 2004 Honda motorcycle.

Police claim that Rojas rear-ended a sedan that stopped for traffic.

Rojas suffered severe injuries and was transported by ambulance to a Hospital. The department reported that he passed away at the hospital on Tuesday.

A 32-year-old Oxnard woman who operated the sedan remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

According to officials, traffic investigators are still figuring out what caused the collision and whether speed or intoxication contributed.

Cpl. Andrew Pinkstaff can be reached at 805-385-7750 or andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org if you witnessed the accident or have any information.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycles are involved in 11% of all traffic accidents in the US (NHTSA). There were 4,985 motorcycle fatalities and 82,000 injuries in 2018.

This statistic is not surprising given that riders have a 16 times higher risk of suffering severe or fatal injuries in a car accident than passengers in enclosed vehicles.

The risk of severe head trauma has been shown to decrease with the use of helmets. Estimates show that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of dying while riding a motorcycle by 37%. The rest of their bodies, however, might still be in danger.

Motorcycle accidents are caused by speeding, careless driving, driving while intoxicated or high, driving in bad weather, driving the wrong way, and breaking traffic laws.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Ventura County

The family of the traffic accident victim may have to pay tens of thousands of dollars in funeral costs, property damage, medical expenses, and lifetime mental and emotional suffering.

How successfully their attorneys navigate the complexities of the state civil court system will determine how much they will be paid.

When it comes to assisting those injured in accidents, we have a remarkable 98% success rate. You won’t be required to pay us anything if we are unsuccessful in getting you compensation.

Our knowledgeable legal team wants to secure your most significant settlement sum.

To speak with some of the most experienced Ventura County motorcycle accident lawyers, call (888) 488-139. Alternatively, you can schedule by filling out our “Do I Have a Case?” form and receive a free consultation with one of our qualified attorneys.