[10-10-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Officer Injured in Motorcycle Accident on 105 Freeway

One officer riding a motorcycle was injured in a collision on the 105 Freeway in Lynwood on Monday morning, October 10, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol’s traffic incident log records that the collision was reported shortly before 6:00 a.m. in the westbound lanes close to Long Beach Boulevard.

A damaged Inglewood Police Department motorcycle and a red sedan with a cracked windshield were both visible on the footage.

The officer complained of pain and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment following the collision.

The authorities blocked off the carpool and the number one lane while they investigated the accident.

The cause of the crash remains unknown.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to data compiled by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, the 2016 motorcycle death toll in the United States was 5,014. Early in the 1980s, a downward trend became established; beginning in 1998, however, a rising trend was observed, which persisted through 2008.

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders have a staggering 16 times higher risk of injury and 35 times higher risk of death in a collision than car occupants.

Almost two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections are caused by cars failing to see a motorcycle. Due to their reduced size, motorcycles are more vulnerable to collisions.

Motorcycleroads.com’s “Top 100 Motorcycle Roads” page features a majority of California’s highways. The greatest number of motorcycles in the country are located in this one state. Almost 800,000 motorcycles are registered in the state.

There were approximately 15,527 motorcyclists injured and 541 fatalities in accidents in 2017.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

In addition to the incalculable mental and emotional trauma that will persist for the rest of their lives, victims and their families may incur tens of thousands of dollars in costs related to medical care, property repairs, and funeral costs after a road accident.

In the event of a vehicle collision, victims have the right to seek monetary damages for their pain and suffering. When calculating monetary damages in state civil court proceedings, the victim’s attorney plays a pivotal role.

Our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to fight for your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation for any injuries you have sustained. We have a history of successfully obtaining compensation for our clients who have suffered losses as a result of car accidents.

Our number one goal is to secure you a just settlement. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 to consult about your case with our legal team.