[12-23-2021] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Escondido

A 60-year-old man identified as Shaun Van R. was killed after a fatal motorcycle accident in Escondido on Thursday morning, December 23, 2021.

The accident transpired at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bear Valley Parkway and Hayden Drive in Escondido.

A Yamaha YZF450 off-road motorcycle was traveling on the east sidewalk of Bear Valley when a Lexus NX 300 SUV making a left turn struck him.

The motorcycle rider was rushed to Palomar Medical Center with serious injuries. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The SUV driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. She was uninjured in the crash. Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident. Witnesses that can provide additional information about the crash are urged to call Officer Pete McCollough at 760-839-4930.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

According to the Department of Transportation, in 2012, around 8.5 million registered motorbikes were on the road in the United States. Riding a motorbike appeals to a diverse spectrum of people for various reasons, including its versatility and lower prices, as well as the freedom and fun it offers.

Motorcycle accidents, unfortunately, can have devastating and even lethal effects. There were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities in the United States in 2016.

California has the most registered motorcycles in the United States, so it’s no surprise that the state also has hundreds of automobile accidents each year. In 2017, there were around 16,505 motorcycle accidents, with 541 deaths and 15,527 injuries.

Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, adverse weather, wrong-way driving, and failing to respect traffic laws are common causes of motorcycle accidents.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Diego County

Although a motorcycle accident can’t be undone, the civil courts can compensate those financially burdened by car accidents.

Contact a wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible after a motorbike accident. You can seek the assistance of an experienced attorney when filing a wrongful death claim.

The relatives of a victim may file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a good way for families to collect damages (such as loss of companionship, anguish, suffering, and emotional distress) caused by the terrible incident.

The San Diego County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law will assist you at every stage of the process. For some, the legal process can be time-consuming and difficult to understand. However, our lawyers are here to help you every step of the way.

We offer free consultations with no obligation to hire our firm. Our firm works on a contingency-fee-basis, which means you don’t have to pay us unless we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf. Get in touch with us at (888) 488-1391 or by email.