[08-12-2021] Orange County, CA – One Person Injured After a Motorcycle Accident in Westminster

An unidentified person was hurt after a traffic collision involving a motorcycle in Westminster on Thursday afternoon, August 12.

The collision occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Golden State 5 Freeway at Beach Boulevard in Westminster. A work truck and a motorcycle collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. How the collision occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established.

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was reportedly ejected from his motorcycle and landed on the center divider. The motorcycle rider was immediately taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries. It’s unclear whether the other driver was injured in the mishap.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the possible causes of the collision.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to road safety experts, the safety and security of motorcyclists across the country are becoming an increasingly serious issue. Motorcyclists are more likely to be killed in an accident than other drivers on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017, around 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in the United States.

Motorcycle fatalities are also 28 times higher than vehicle fatalities in car accidents. There are presently over 800,000 registered motorcycles in California. In the last ten years, the number of motorcycle accidents in the United States has nearly doubled.

Motorcycle-related fatalities in California have increased by 175 percent in the last ten years. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic laws are common causes of motorcycle accidents.

Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents in Orange County

Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to collisions and can easily sustain catastrophic and fatal injuries. Many physical outcomes can come from a motorcycle crash, from road rash and traumatic tattooing to head and brain injuries. Aside from that, they can also sustain other damages such as emotional scarring and expensive property damage.

The civil courts offer a financial remedy to injured parties. After a motorcycle crash, speak to an experienced injury attorney immediately. The victims can seek compensation for the damages (such as loss of income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma) caused by the accident through the personal injury claim.

Our motorcycle accident attorneys from Arash Law can serve as a helpful legal guide for the victims as they navigate through the legal process. We want you to focus on your recovery and leave the difficult parts to us! We’re conveniently located throughout California, with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego, and we are happy to visit you. Call (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a personal injury attorney in California.