[10-30-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Person Severely Injured Following a Motorcycle Crash on Highway 135 near Graciosa Road

One person suffered severe injuries after a motorcycle crash on Highway 135 on Saturday night, October 29, 2022.

The crash transpired around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 135 near Graciosa Road.

According to the local authorities, they brought the adult male to a hospital for treatment after being stabilized.

It is unknown what caused it, who it belongs to, and other details.

Highway 135 Motorcycle Crash Statistics

There were 5,014 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2016, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) run by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Following an early 1980s decline, a rise was observed in 1998 and persisted through 2008.

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are shockingly at a 35-times higher risk of dying in a collision than passengers in a car.

Almost two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections are caused by other cars failing to see a motorcycle. Due to their smaller size, motorcycles are more likely to be involved in collisions than cars.

Most of the roads in California are listed in motorcycleroads.com’s “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads”. The majority of motorcycles in the country are registered in this state. Almost 800,000 motorcycles are registered in the state. In 2017, there were 541 fatalities and 15,527 injuries related to motorcycles.

Trusted Highway 135 Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Accidents on the road can cost victims and their families tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs, property repairs, and final expenses, in addition to the immeasurable mental and emotional trauma that will last for the rest of their lives.

Those who have suffered damage in motorcycle accidents may seek monetary restitution. Victims’ attorneys play a critical role in determining the financial damages in state civil court proceedings.

Our firm’s motorcycle accident attorneys on Highway 135 will fight for your rights and obtain the settlement you are due after an accident. We have a proven track record of receiving just compensation for clients who have suffered injuries in motorcycle accidents.

Obtaining the most favorable settlement for your case is our top priority. To speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391 or visit the “Do I Have a Case?” page on our website to speak with a legal team member at no charge.