[03-29-2023] San Diego City, CA – Motorcycle Crash Left One Rider Severely Injured In San Ysidro

A motorcycle crash left one rider severely injured in San Ysidro, San Diego County, Wednesday night, March 29, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 7:28 p.m. along Dairy Mart Road and Interstate 5.

The undisclosed motorcyclist suddenly struck the rear of another vehicle.

The rider of the motorcycle sustained severe injuries, while no information was revealed about the other driver.

The authorities are currently investigating the scene.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Despite making up only 3% of all vehicles on the road in 2020, motorcycles were responsible for 14% of traffic fatalities, 18% of occupant fatalities, and 4% of occupant injuries.

Motorcycle fatalities increased by 11% between 2019 and 2020, while the number of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles increased by 23%.

An accident involving a motorcycle may have disastrous consequences for everyone involved. Motorcycle riders are more likely to sustain catastrophic and fatal injuries due to their increased sensitivity to impacts.

Helmet use protects users from harm and lowers the risk of fatal collisions, potentially saving lives. The IIHS estimates that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of fatal motorcycle accidents and head injuries by 67% and 37%, respectively.

Wearing protective clothing while riding a motorcycle, such as gloves, jackets, pants, and shoes, can reduce your risk of injury.

What You Need To Do Following an Accident

When you have gathered enough evidence, you should contact the authorities. The accident details can be recorded in this central database and stored securely within the police department.

The police are usually present whenever there is an incident. If they don’t, you can always contact or go to the police station in your area to file a report after the accident. Even if the police are far away from the scene of the accident, they will still gather information. A report will be filed regardless of whether or not the police were present at the time.

Renowned Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

The rider or victim of a motorcycle crash may experience feelings of helplessness, fear, or anger after the accident. A disaster of this magnitude occurs in an instant. Delaying treatment results in more permanent damage than just the temporary damage that was present at the moment.

As soon as possible after your motorcycle accident, contact a reputable attorney. Intentional or unintentional, those responsible for harming others must face the repercussions of their actions. A motorcyclist who suffers injuries in an accident may seek compensation from whoever was at fault.

You can rely on our renowned San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyers, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to represent you effectively in these court proceedings. Our firm has recovered over $750 million in claims for our clients throughout the Golden State.

To schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers, call us today at (888) 488-1391 or complete the online “Do I Have a Case?” form.