[10-18-2021] San Diego County, CA – Police Officer Injured After a Motorcycle Crash in Oceanside

A police officer was injured after a motorcycle crash in Oceanside on Monday afternoon, October 18.

The crash transpired at approximately 3:00 p.m. on South Coast Highway, just south of Oceanside Boulevard.

The police officer was riding a motorcycle when a Mustang suddenly struck him for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established.

The police officer was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.

The South Coast Highway was shut down for three hours to give way for the cleanup and investigation.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Riders on motorcycles are more vulnerable to traffic hazards than passengers in passenger vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed in a crash than car passengers.

In 2016, around 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in the United States. California has one of the most registered motorcycles in the country. California is home to one of the most motorcycles that have been registered. There are more than 800,000 legally registered motorcycles.

In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents in California, with 15,527 people injured and 541 people killed. Besides life-threatening injuries, crashes involving motorcycles can cause severe trauma and other damage, such as brain damage. In the event of a motorcycle accident, you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately.

San Diego County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents

After a motorcycle accident, you most likely have a variety of concerns. There’s a chance you’ve suffered life-threatening injuries and need immediate medical attention. There is a possibility that days after the crash, you would awaken dazed and bewildered. If you have been injured or your property has been damaged, you should know that you have quick access to an attorney.

Talking to an attorney as soon as possible is highly recommended. Attorneys at Arash Law have the knowledge, skill, and compassion to help you through the legal process in California. The other party’s insurance company should not stress you out since your rights and full recovery is far too crucial.

Arash Law has offices in Sacramento, San Fransisco, Riverside, Orange County, San Jose, and San Diego. No matter where you are in California, we’d be glad to accommodate you. If you’ve been injured in an accident, contact (888) 488-1391 to talk with one of our motorcycle accident injury attorneys at Arash Law.