[04-12-2022] Napa County, CA – 61-Year-Old Man Injured in Head-On Motorcycle Crash at Lake Berryessa Dam

A 61-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a head-on collision at the Lake Berryessa Dam on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022.

According to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson, the crash occurred at 8:25 a.m. on state Highway 128 near the Napa/Solano County Line.

According to CHP Officer Jaret Paulson, the motorcyclist, a 61-year-old Rohnert Park man, was riding his Harley Davidson eastbound on SR-128 when he unsafely passed traffic, crossed double-yellow lines, and collided head-on with a 2017 Ford F-550 work truck.

After suffering serious injuries, the Rohnert Park man was taken to Kaiser Vacaville by AMR ambulance.

Paulson said the 38-year-old Santa Rosa man driving the work truck was unharmed.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Collisions involving motorcycles kill or injure many riders. When involved in a collision, motorcyclists face a particularly high risk of death or serious injury. They have to deal with everything from road-rash infliction to brain and head injuries every day.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motorcycle-car collision results in 16 times more injuries and 35 times more deaths.

In 2019, 5,115 people were killed, and 79,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents, according to the most recent data. In the United States, motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles and only 0.6 percent of all vehicle miles traveled.

Motorcyclists account for just 14 percent of all traffic deaths and 17 percent of occupant deaths, and 3 percent of all injuries in the United States’ 8.6 million registered motorcycles.

A car accident can be prevented, but the consequences can be dire. Motorcycle riders should always dress appropriately and wear a helmet to prevent serious head injuries. There has been a 37% decrease in motorcycle-related deaths since the introduction of helmets.

Napa County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

After a motorcycle accident, a rider’s physical injuries aren’t the only issue they have to deal with. The above-mentioned physical injuries can lead to emotional distress and hardship. It is possible that a biker’s daily routine, such as working and supporting themselves or maintaining stable interpersonal relationships, may be disrupted.

The specifics of your accident and your injuries will determine the extent of your damages. Most motorcycle accident victims have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical pain and suffering.

The financial and non-financial ramifications of a disaster of this magnitude can be far-reaching. You can count on our Napa County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law to fight for your financial compensation.

Free consultations and evaluations for California motorcycle accident victims are available at Arash Law. Our job is to ensure that our clients receive all of the compensation they are entitled to following a motorcycle accident. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.