[11-29-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding with Vehicle in Van Nuys

Authorities said a motorcycle rider was killed after colliding with a vehicle in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, on Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2022.

According to the >Los Angeles Fire Department, the fatal crash occurred around 5:05 p.m. at 58828 Kester Avenue.

Firefighters who responded to the site found one individual thought to be the motorcycle rider, dead beneath the involved vehicle.

The deceased person’s age and gender were not immediately released to the public by the authorities.

There were no other recorded injuries. No other details on what caused the crash were released pending investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council, motorcycle riders accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2020, 18% of all occupant fatalities, and 4% of all occupant injuries despite making up only 3% of registered cars and 0.6% of vehicle kilometers driven. The use of helmets has been shown to reduce biker fatality rates.

In 2020, there was an 11% increase in motorcycle deaths from 2019, with a corresponding 23% increase in the rate per 100 million vehicle kilometers. Over the past decade, the death toll has increased by 20%, while the death rate has increased by 27%. The current fatality rate is 5,579 for every 100,000 miles driven (a rate of 31.64).

California’s 785,424 motorbike registrations put it far ahead of the rest of the country. More than eighty-eight percent of all traffic fatalities and injuries in the state involve motorcyclists. Roughly 6% of these deaths can be attributed to head trauma from not wearing a helmet.

These statistics back up what we’ve always suspected: motorcyclists have a considerably harder time surviving an accident than car drivers. Compared to two-wheeled vehicles, four-wheeled automobiles are easier to spot and provide more road stability. Keep in mind that riding a motorbike calls for a different set of skills.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Van Nuys

An attorney should be consulted immediately following a motorcycle accident in California resulting in death or serious injury. They will represent you or the family of the deceased in all communications with the insurance company.

It is only fair that victims be compensated monetarily for the harm they have suffered. No matter who was at blame, you and your loved ones are entitled to file a personal injury claim and seek financial compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, and other losses.

Our trusted and award-winning motorcycle accident attorneys in Van Nuys have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.