[06-06-2023] San Diego County, CA – 31-Year-Old Motorcyclist Severely Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision Along Catalina Boulevard

A 31-year-old motorcyclist was severely injured following a two-vehicle collision along Catalina Boulevard, San Diego, on Tuesday afternoon, June 06, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision occurred around 2:13 p.m. between Catalina Boulevard and Talbot Street.

A 52-year-old woman was driving a Mercedes-Benz northbound on the boulevard. She passed the green light at the intersection and collided with an incoming Harley-Davidson driver who also passed a green light.

The motorcyclist sustained multiple injuries to his lower extremities, while the female driver sustained a fractured wrist.

The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the collision.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle crashes are often traumatic and shocking. Riders who have been hurt or whose property has been harmed must contact a lawyer as quickly as possible. Take the following steps to protect your rights:

• Keep calm and do not admit fault.
• Check your body for any injuries. Examine the condition of other individuals involved as well.
• Wait for the authorities in a safe place or on the side of the road.
• Do not try to resolve the conflict with the other driver. Inform the police of the collision and request a copy of the official report.
• Gather information such as the name and insurance provider of the other driver.
• Take pictures of everything you think is essential, including the scene, the road, your injuries, the other car, and your motorcycle.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• Keep a file with all accident-related paperwork and information.
• Discuss your accident with a notable California motorcycle accident lawyer.

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents accounted for 14% of traffic fatalities, 17% of occupant fatalities, and 3% of occupant injuries in 2021. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 5,500 motorcycle fatalities were reported in the United States in 2020. Furthermore, over 180,000 motorcycle accidents resulted in injuries that required medical treatment in the emergency department.

Motorcycle drivers and passengers suffered 8% more fatalities between 2020 and 2021. Furthermore, 19% more people have died in the last ten years, and the death rate has increased by 29%. Recently, the death rate increased to 5,932, or 30.05 per 100 million vehicle miles.

In 2020, California registered approximately 785,000 motorcycles. With approximately 500 motorcycle fatalities annually, it was one of the two states with the highest motorcycle fatality rate.