[06-09-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Traffic Collision in Westlake District

An unidentified motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the Westlake District on Thursday morning, June 9, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Third Street and Rampart Boulevard.

The motorcycle rider was not conscious or breathing when officers arrived, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the collision was not immediately known, but the car’s driver remained on the scene and awaited the arrival of authorities.

The fatal crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

A motorcycle rider is 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a collision than an automobile passenger.

In Los Angeles, riding a motorcycle is a great way to enjoy the city’s mild weather. Because of our mild climate, riders don’t have to worry about the weather changing with the seasons. Motorcycle riding can be done year-round if there isn’t too much precipitation, such as rain, snow, or ice.

As a result, the number of motorcycles on the road is always high. Combined with LA’s notoriously congested streets, this can be a recipe for disaster. When there is a lot of traffic, motorcycle accidents are more likely to occur.

From 2014 to 2018, there were over 200 accidents per year, with an average of 235 accidents per year. According to statistics like these, there are 255 motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles every year.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) recorded 5,014 motorcycle deaths in 2019. There had been a decline in motorcycle fatalities since the early 1980s, but they began to rise again in 1998 and remained so until 2008.

Motorcyclists are 16 times more likely to be injured or killed in an accident than car passengers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Motorists failing to see a motorcycle at an intersection account for nearly 70% of all traffic accidents. Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by a lack of visibility from other vehicles.

It’s possible to avoid a fatal motorcycle accident, however. Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of serious head injuries, according to studies. The use of motorcycle helmets could save 37% of lives.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

A loved one’s death in a motorcycle accident can cause grief and emotional trauma for the entire family. Some insurance companies may try to persuade them to accept a lower settlement than they deserve.

Because they want to pay out as quickly as possible, most insurance companies do little to help those who have been injured. By talking to these insurance companies about your situation, a lawyer can help you avoid getting taken advantage of.

Our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will investigate the accident to learn the full details of what happened.

Our ultimate goal is to obtain as much compensation for your losses as possible from the person or entity that caused them. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. Consultations with our attorneys, both through call or in-person, are always free.