[01-24-2022] San Diego County, CA – Motorcycle Crash in San Marcos Results in One Death

A 62-year-old man was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash at a San Marcos intersection on Monday afternoon, January 24, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Mulberry Drive and Borden Road in San Marcos.

A motorcycle traveled on Borden Road when a northbound Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck struck him on Mulberry Drive.

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his motorcycle and landed on the roadway. The unidentified motorcycle rider was immediately taken to Palomar Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

The pickup truck driver was uninjured in the mishap. He remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle accidents can have disastrous consequences. The National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 5,286 motorcyclists were murdered in the United States in 2016.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are also 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed than car passengers.

From 2014 to 2018, San Diego County had 490 fatal motorcycle accidents, according to the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2014, there were 101 fatal motorcycle accidents in San Diego County, 87 in 2015, 94 in 2016, 120 in 2017, and 88 in 2018.

Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to follow traffic laws are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents.

San Diego County Fatal Accident Lawyers for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents

When a loved one is killed in a motorbike accident, the at-fault party and insurance companies may take advantage of the victim’s family.

Suppose you desire justice and compensation for the victim’s family. In that case, you should consult an experienced San Diego County accident lawyer from Arash Law to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf.

The only way they can achieve the justice and compensation they deserve is to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In a wrongful death claim, the responsible party is legally obligated to compensate for the decedent’s medical expenses, funeral costs, and pain and suffering.

Arash Law is regarded as one of the best San Diego personal injury law offices, specializing in car accidents and other types of personal injuries. With a success rate of 98 percent, we are unrivaled in assisting accident victims with their injuries. You won’t owe us anything if we can’t win any money for you!