[09-09-2021] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed in a Deadly Escondido Motorcycle Crash

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Escondido on Thursday, September 9.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash happened on El Norte Parkway near Ivy Street.

An unspecified vehicle and a motorcycle collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been disclosed.

The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unclear whether other people were injured in the mishap.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. The accident is currently underway.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Riding a motorcycle is a cheaper alternative to a car, and it’s also easy to use and versatile. Because of this, more people are starting to use motorcycles. The DOT estimates that 8.5 million registered motorcycles were in use in 2012.

Motorcycle fatalities had declined from the early 1980s until 1998, but they rose again, and the number of people who died in accidents with motorcycles continued to rise until 2008. In 2019, a total of 5,014 motorcycle fatalities were recorded.

Motorcycle registrations in California are one of the highest in the nation. California has approximately 800,000 registered motorcycles. A total of 541 people died in California motorcycle accidents in 2017, while another 15,527 people were injured. Motorcycle accidents are commonly caused by distracted driving, speeding, intoxicated driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic regulations.

San Diego County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

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

During this difficult time, attorneys can be a compassionate and helpful guide for the bereaved family. They will fight tenaciously for their client’s rights and best interests while ensuring that the responsible party is held accountable for their negligence. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident, contact Arash Law right away. We have the resources you need to seek justice for wrongful death, as well as the experience to ensure that you receive fair compensation.

Arash Law has offices throughout California, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego. We are happy to come to your home or office—call (888) 488-1391 for a Free Consultation with a California wrongful death attorney.