[05-31-2021] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Los Alamos

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly collision involving a motorcycle in Los Alamos on Monday afternoon, May 31st.

The accident took place near the intersection of Bell Street and Cat anyon Road in Los Alamos at around 3:50 p.m.

An unspecified vehicle was heading south on Bell Street when the driver flipped around at a turnout on the road. A passing motorcyclist then struck the driver’s side door of the vehicle.

The motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries from the accident. He was declared dead at the scene. The two occupants of the vehicle were uninjured from the crash. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Additional details about the accident are unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are currently investigating the accident.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents often lead to irreversible and often fatal consequences. Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to collisions and can easily sustain catastrophic and fatal injuries. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, motorcycle riders have 16 times the risk of injury and 35 times the risk of a fatal crash compared to car passengers.

California has one of the largest numbers of registered motorcycles in the U.S. There are over 800,000 registered motorcycles in California. In 2017, 16,505 motorcycle accidents occurred on California roadways, which resulted in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths. Some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents are distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.

Santa Barbara County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

The stress and sorrow following a loved one’s death due to an accident can be too overwhelming. Professional wrongful death attorneys can stay updated on the official investigation on behalf of the family while ensuring that their client’s legal rights and best interests are protected.

After a motorcycle crash, speak to an experienced injury attorney immediately. The aggressive motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience handling these types of wrecks throughout California. We’ve helped thousands of people recover after accidents similar to yours.

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