[08-31-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – 31-Year-Old Ojai Man Died in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 101

An Ojai man, 31, died after a fatal motorcycle crash involving a vehicle on Highway 101 on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022.

The crash transpired at around 10 a.m. on northbound Highway 101 and Salinas Street.

According to the CHP, a 2022 Yamaha motorcycle was driven by a 31-year-old Ojai man. He was moving quickly in and out of traffic lanes.

In the right lane, the motorcycle struck the left rear of a 2022 Honda CRV.

The motorcyclist fell after being thrown from the vehicle to the ground; he was declared dead at the scene.

The use of drugs or alcohol is being looked into, and the crash is still being looked into.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable road users in terms of safety. Motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely to die in an accident and are 16 times more likely to sustain injuries than passengers in a car.

Motorcycle riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries when a car accident occurs than passengers in enclosed vehicles. It’s because safety belts or airbags do not protect motorcycle riders. They only use protective riding suits and helmets to safeguard themselves.

Tragically, motorcycle accidents can have fatal or severe consequences. In the United States, there were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities last year.

Since California has the highest number of motorcycles registered in the country, it is not surprising that thousands of car accidents occur every year. In 16,505 accidents involving motorcycles last year, there were 541 fatalities and 15,527 injuries.

The results of many motorcycle collisions may be fatal or catastrophic. In the United States, there were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities in 2016.

Motorcycle riders are advised to dress appropriately and use a helmet while on the road to prevent fatal accidents. According to one study, wearing a helmet could reduce motorcycle fatalities by 37%.

Santa Barbara County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

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In these challenging times, lawyers can be a kind and supportive resource for grieving families and their loved ones. They will defend their client’s rights and best interests tenaciously while showing that the negligent party is made to answer for their deeds.

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Our California motorcycle accident attorneys have proudly assisted clients who have suffered injuries in motorcycle accidents in San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Sherman Oaks, Riverside, and other cities across California for many years. Contact us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or online.