[11-28-2022] Merced County, CA – Crash Between Motorcycle and Car in Los Banos Kills One

A motorcyclist was fatally struck in a collision with a car south of Los Banos Monday afternoon, November 28, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol reported the fatal crash transpired around 4:04 p.m. near Highway 165, south of Mervel Avenue.

According to authorities, a 79-year-old man from Santa Maria was riding a 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle north on Highway 165 at an unknown speed.

The 30-year-old driver of a 2017 Nissan Altima, Eliseo M., was traveling northbound at around 60 mph on Highway 165.

When the motorcycle rider approached the Nissan from behind, he stopped due to a dog on the road.

As a result, the Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with the Nissan’s rear end.

The rider fell off the motorcycle and sustained severe injuries.

Paramedics arrived at the scene and airlifted the victim to Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto, where he was pronounced dead.

Further details on the cause of the fatal crash are ongoing.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2020, motorcycles were responsible for 14% of traffic deaths, 18% of all occupant fatalities, and 4% of all occupant injuries.

Between 2019 and 2020, the number of motorcycle riders and passengers killed increased by 11%, with a 23% increase in deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

The motorcycle rider is at greater risk of injury in a motorcycle accident, and the results could be catastrophic. Riders of motorcycles are more susceptible to severe and fatal injuries due to their heightened sensitivity to collisions.

It has been shown that helmets reduce the likelihood of fatal collisions and protect users from harm. Motorcycle helmets reduce brain injuries and fatalities by 37% and 67%, respectively, according to the IIHS.

You should also wear motorcycle safety gear, such as gloves, jackets, pants, and shoes.

Trusted Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Los Banos

Motorcycle accidents that result in fatalities are frequently subject to wrongful death laws. It is legal to seek compensation for losses incurred after the death of a loved one, as well as the stress caused by the loss.

Although death is irreversible, an adequately handled wrongful death case may provide the compensation required for surviving loved ones.

Our motorcycle accident attorneys in Los Banos can represent surviving family members of victims who have tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident.

You are entitled to compensation, and our experienced legal team can assist you. Don’t hesitate to contact us regarding questions about a fatal motorcycle accident.

Anyone interested in our services is given a free consultation. Only if your compensation is successfully recovered will payment be required.

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