[10-26-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Fatality After a Motorcycle Crash in Santa Monica

According to Beverly Hills Police Department, one person died after a fatal vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a black Chevy SUV in Santa Monica on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

The crash transpired around 10:04 p.m. at Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevard intersection.

The motorcyclist died after being taken to the hospital.

The cause of the collision is still unknown. During the investigation, the intersection is shut down.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics in Santa Monica

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the US Department of Transportation, there were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2012. The early 1980s saw a definite decline, then a steady rise starting in 1998 and lasting until 2008.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drivers of other vehicles have a death rate in collisions that is 35 times lower than that of motorcycle riders.

The top 100 motorcycle roads, according to motorcycleroads.com, include most of the state’s highways. One of the states with the most registered motorcycles in California. There are about 800,000 motorcycles in the state.

In 2017, estimates show nationwide motorcycle accidents caused 15,527 injuries and 541 fatalities.

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle-related car accidents occur at intersections due to distracted driving. Due to their smaller size, motorcycles collide with objects more frequently than cars do.

Santa Monica Trusted Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

A traffic collision results in immediate costs and high, ongoing costs for the victim’s loved ones that can run into tens of thousands of dollars.

In the event of a motorcycle accident, the victims could submit a claim to obtain financial compensation. You must have legal representation to maximize compensation in a state civil court case.

In the case of an accident, our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident attorneys at our firm will put forth an unwavering effort to safeguard your rights and interests and negotiate a just settlement on your behalf. Representing clients who have sustained injuries in motorcycle and car accidents has proven to be successful in the past.

You can rest assured that we will make every effort to resolve your case favorably. To schedule a meeting with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our “Do I Have a Case?” form to arrange a no-cost consultation with one of our qualified lawyers.