[07-27-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Collision Involving Motorcyclist Results in One Death on Highway 1

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, a motorcyclist was killed in a multi-vehicle collision along Highway 1 near Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday morning, July 27, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred around 7:49 a.m. on northbound and southbound of Highway 1.

Capt. Scott Safechuck reports that the collision involved three cars and one motorcycle.

Additionally, on the scene, the California Highway Patrol spoke with witnesses who had reported the collision. The motorcyclist was struck by what appeared to be a northbound vehicle that crossed over the lanes, but the exact cause of the collision is still being investigated.

According to the CHP, the motorcyclist was also struck by a nearby vehicle.

According to Safechuck, the motorcyclist was 40 feet over the side.

One patient sustained life-threatening lower extremity injuries in the accident, which also claimed the motorcyclist’s life. The patient was taken to Marian Regional Medical Center by vehicle.

The other two drivers weren’t hurt either. The deceased’s identity wasn’t yet known.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle riders lost their lives in 5,014 accidents last year, according to data from the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). It had been trending downward since the 1980s, but a rise was seen in 1998 and persisted through 2008.

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders have a 16:1 injury to fatality ratio compared to passengers in a car.

Due to other drivers’ failure to see the motorcycle, intersections account for nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in accidents because they are so small.

The majority of the state’s roads are included on the ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ page of Motorcycleroads.com. California has the highest number of registered motorcycles in the nation. In the state, there are about 800,000 registered motorcycles.

Estimates show that 541 motorcycle fatalities and 15,527 injuries occurred in 2017.

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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.