[10-29-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Motorcycle Crash on Sycamore Road Leaves One Hospitalized

An unidentified person was brought to a hospital after a motorcycle crash involving a sedan on Sycamore Road on Saturday morning, October 29, 2022.

According to the local authorities, the crash transpired around 9:50 a.m. in the 2000 block of Sycamore Canyon Road.

An American Medical Response ambulance transported the motorcyclist to Cottage Hospital.

The condition of the motorcyclist was not known.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol were looking into the accident’s circumstances.

The crash was the first of two accidents that kept authorities busy on Saturday morning.

Firefighters were called to the 500 block of Santa Rosa Lane at 10:45 a.m. for a cargo van engine compartment fire.

According to officials, crews put out the flames quickly to stop them from spreading to nearby vegetation.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics on Sycamore Road

According to data from the DOT’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 5,014 motorcycle riders died in collisions in 2012. There was a noticeable decline in the early 1980s. However, a steady rise that began in 1998 and continued through 2008 began.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the risk of death in an accident for motorcycle riders is 35 times higher than for passengers in a car. There is a 16-times more significant chance of injury for them.

National statistics show that 541 motorcycle accidents resulted in fatalities and 15,527 injuries in 2017.

Most of the roads in California are included in the Top 100 Motorcycle Roads on motorcycleroads.com. This state is where the majority of motorcycles are registered. There are estimated to be 800,000 registered motorcycles in the state.

Nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle intersection collisions result from drivers’ failing to notice motorcycles. The smaller size of motorcycles makes them more prone to accidents.

According to estimates, there were 541 fatalities and 15,527 injuries related to motorcycle accidents in 2017.

Santa Barabara County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Road accidents can cost victims and their families tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, home repairs, and final expenses, in addition to the immeasurable mental and emotional trauma that will last a lifetime.

Victims of auto accidents are entitled to financial compensation for their losses. In state civil court proceedings, the victims’ attorneys are crucial in determining how much money should be awarded in damages.

Our Santa Barbara County motorcycle accident lawyers at our firm are committed to upholding your legal rights and ensuring that you receive compensation after an accident. We have a proven track record of assisting clients hurt in auto accidents to recover damages.

What we value most is obtaining a satisfactory settlement for you. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. Alternatively, you can schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys by completing our “Do I Have a Case?” form.