[10-31-2022] Sacramento County, CA – A 61-Year-Old Man is Killed in a Motorcycle Crash with a Patrol Car in Sacramento

A 61-year-old identified as Denzil O. died after a fatal motorcycle collision with a patrol car driven by an officer in Sacramento on Monday night, October 31, 2022.

The crash transpired after 8:10 p.m. The officer struck the motorcyclist in the vicinity of May Street and Bell Avenue St. while responding to a call about a felony being committed.

The police either turned on the siren or the emergency lights at the time of the collision.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycles are involved in 11% of all traffic accidents in the US. 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.

Nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents, or the majority of accidents involving motorcycles, happen at intersections. Motorcycle collisions occur more frequently than those involving other vehicles because of their smaller size.

The majority of California’s highways can be found on motorcycleroads.com’s list of the top 100 motorcycle roads. California is one of the states with the most number of motorcycles registered. The state is home to roughly 800,000 motorcycles.

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.

Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

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 Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys at our firm will fight tenaciously to protect your rights and interests and obtain a favorable settlement during an unfortunate vehicle accident. In the past, we have successfully received compensation for clients who were hurt or who died in auto accidents.

To speak with some of the leading Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyers, call (888) 488-139. We also offer a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys by completing our “Do I Have a Case?” form.