[06-21-2022] Fresno County, CA – Motorcycle Officer Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision South of Fresno

According to the authorities, two Fresno police units were involved in a crash in downtown Fresno Tuesday morning, June 21, 2022.

The crash transpired around 7:00 a.m. on North Street south of Fresno.

The authorities claim that a detective in an unmarked car pulled out in front of a motorcycle unit on North Street.

Both vehicles sustained some damage.

The officer who was riding a motorcycle went to the hospital with some relatively minor injuries.

There are no details available yet.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, there were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2019. It had been decreasing since the early 1980s, but it began to rise again in 1998 and remained stable until 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a collision than car passengers.

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections are caused by drivers failing to see the bike. Because motorcycles are so small, they are more likely to get into accidents on the road.

The ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section of motorcycleroads.com, an online motorcycle road, tour, and event guide, features most roads from California. More motorcycles are officially registered in this state than in any other state in the union. About 800,000 motorcycles have been registered in the state.

Motorcycle accidents in California resulted in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths in 2017.

Fresno County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Traffic accidents can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and even funeral expenses, not to mention the mental and emotional anguish of the victim’s family for the rest of the victim’s life.

In a car accident, they are entitled to compensation for their losses and expenses. Whether or not they receive any compensation is determined by their attorneys’ ability to navigate the complexities of the state civil court system.

Our Fresno County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to helping you obtain the financial compensation you are entitled to under the law. People injured in car accidents can rely on us for 100% success.

As your legal representatives, we are dedicated to securing the most favorable outcome for you. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our attorneys. There is absolutely no charge for any of our consultations.