[10-31-2022] Alameda County, CA – Fatal Motorcycle Crash Leaves One Death in Hayward

California Highway Patrol informed local news that a motorcyclist died after being struck by a large truck on I-880 in Hayward on Monday, October 31, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred around 11:55 a.m. CHP officers were dispatched to Hayward’s southbound I-880, north of a Street.

According to the CHP’s preliminary investigation, the motorcycle crashed on the highway before it hit its driver.

The reason why the motorcycle fell is unknown to CHP. It is also unknown whether the truck driver was aware they were in a collision.

As a result of the collision, four lanes were closed, and a signal alert was issued. A little after 2:45 p.m., all roads were once again open.

Although they have spoken to one witness, police are still looking for the truck in the collision. Call the CHP’s Hayward office at (510) 489-1500 if you have any information about the crash.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycles are involved in 11% of all traffic accidents in the US, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2018, there were 82,000 motorcycle injuries and 4,985 motorcycle fatalities.

This statistic is not shocking because riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed vehicles to be injured or killed in a car accident.

Helmet use has been shown to reduce the risk of severe head trauma. According to estimates, using a helmet can cut the risk of dying on a motorcycle by 37%. However, the rest of their bodies could still be in danger.

Speeding, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated or high, driving inclement weather, driving the wrong way, and breaking traffic laws contribute to motorcycle accidents.

Hayward Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Traffic accidents can cost the victim’s family tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses, property damage, funeral expenses, and lifetime mental and emotional anguish.

The compensation they will receive will depend on how well their attorneys can negotiate the complexities of the state civil court system.

We have an outstanding 98% success rate in helping people hurt in accidents. If we are unsuccessful in getting you compensation, you won’t owe us anything.

Our skilled legal team wants to get you the highest settlement amount possible. Call us at (888) 488-139 to speak with some of the top Hayward motorcycle accident attorneys.

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