[07-16-2022] Merced County, CA – One Man Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on South Bear Creek Drive

According to the police, one man was killed and another person sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Merced on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

According to the Merced Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:36 p.m. in the 1100 block of E. South Bear Creek Drive.

The police and EMS discovered two men with serious crash injuries and were immediately given treatment.

The 34-year-old man was rushed to the ER and later passed away.

A 27-year-old man in a serious but stable condition was also transported to a trauma center.

The police discovered that the man who died was not wearing a helmet and that both men were riding on the same motorcycle when it crashed.

Local authorities believed that alcohol was indeed a factor in the collision.

The victim’s identity will not be disclosed until the family has been informed.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to data from the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), motorcyclists died in 5,014 accidents last year. It had been going in the wrong direction since the 1980s, but a rise was noticed in 1998 and continued until 2008.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that motorcyclists are 16 times more likely than passengers in a car to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in an accident.

Nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents occur at intersections because other drivers fail to see the motorcycle. Because motorcycles are so small, they are more prone to accidents.

Motorcycleroads.com’s ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ page features most of the state’s roads. There are more motorcycles registered in California than any other in the country. About 800,000 motorcycles have been registered in the state.

According to estimates, there were 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths involving motorcycles in 2017.

Merced County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

When it comes to the cost of medical bills and property damage, as well as the emotional toll on the victim’s loved ones, traffic accidents can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

When a car accident occurs, victims are entitled to compensation for the damages they have sustained from the accident. The work of attorneys heavily influences victims’ compensation in civil courts.

Our Merced County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to ensuring that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled. People who have been hurt in car accidents can rely on us because of our track record of success.

Our main goal is to get you the best possible settlement. You can reach us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.