[09-22-2021] Orange County, CA – Motorcycle Crash in Huntington Beach Results in One Death

An unidentified 54-year-old man was killed after a fatal motorcycle crash in Huntington Beach on Wednesday afternoon, September 22.

The deadly accident occurred on Beach Boulevard, just north of Adams Avenue, at approximately 4:22 p.m. The unidentified man was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Beach Boulevard when he crashed into a southbound Toyota RAV-4 that was trying to make a left turn into a shopping center.

Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider was fatally injured in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the 9-year-old RAV-4 driver was rushed to an area hospital for treatment and was later released.

The accident is currently under further investigation. Witnesses that can give more information about the crash are urged to call the Huntington Beach Police Department Traffic Investigator D. Demetre at (714) 536-5670 or Investigator V. Rattanchandani at (714) 536-5663.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents can have catastrophic and even fatal consequences. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in the United States in 2016. To avoid life-threatening injuries, motorcyclists are encouraged to dress appropriately and wear a helmet whenever they ride their motorcycle. Helmet use was found to be 37 percent effective in preventing motorcycle fatalities.

Unfortunately, not all motorcycle riders can survive these traffic accidents in California. In 2017, more than 500 motorcyclists died in California, and more than 15,500 were injured. California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, making it unsurprising that motorcycle accidents are prevalent across the golden state. Common causes of motorcycle accidents are distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.

Orange County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

The victim’s family may be vulnerable to manipulation by the other party and insurance companies after losing a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident. To receive the justice and compensation they deserve, the victim’s family should file a wrongful death claim with an attorney by their side. Through the wrongful death claim, the liable party will be required by law to compensate the decedent financially for medical bills, funeral expenses, pain, and suffering.

Arash Law is one of the most widely-known and thriving California injury law firms with a legal team of over 50, who collectively give unparalleled customer service and results. Our firm’s sought-after trial attorneys have won multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury & wrongful death cases.

If we can’t win any money for you, you won’t owe us anything. It’s as simple as that. We are highly specialized in car accident cases. If you or someone you know has been injured, contact us now to speak to a car accident lawyer with years of experience. Call (888) 488-1391 or get in touch online to schedule a free case evaluation.