[11-16-2021] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 5

An unidentified motorcycle rider was killed after a deadly rear-end crash near Arena Boulevard on Tuesday night, November 16, 2021.

The crash happened at approximately 8:00 p.m. on the northbound side of Interstate 5, just south of Arena Boulevard.

A motorcycle rider was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when he was suddenly rear-ended by an unspecified vehicle.

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his motorcycle and landed in the traffic lanes. The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Information about the crash is limited at the moment.

The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were temporarily shut down but were later reopened. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

An accident involving a motorcycle is usually more devastating to the rider than the other person involved. Collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles can result in catastrophic and fatal injuries for the rider.

California is not a safe place for motorcyclists. A record number of motorcyclists were killed and injured in California last year, with more than 500 deaths. California has more than 800,000 motorcycles, so the high numbers aren’t surprising.

More than 15,000 people were injured, and 541 were killed in motorcycle accidents in California in 2017.

Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by various factors, including impaired driving, speeding, careless driving, inclement weather, wrong-way driving, and a failure to follow traffic laws.

Sacramento County Accident Lawyers for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents

When you are involved in a traffic accident, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damage, and possibly funeral services, in addition to enduring interminable mental and emotional suffering.

Victims of traffic accidents have a legal right to full and fair compensation for their expenses and losses. How much compensation the victims receive is determined by how well their attorneys can navigate the complexities of the state civil legal processes.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident, you must file a wrongful death claim as soon as possible with the assistance of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. The sooner you contact a motorcycle accident attorney, the better. You can keep vital evidence while also protecting your rights.

Arash Law’s Sacramento County accident attorneys are here to serve as a legal guide for your claim. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, we can assist you in obtaining financial compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, pain, and suffering of the decedent.

Do you want to talk about your case? Don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 488-1391 if you have any questions. We have offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego, making us accessible throughout California.