[09-01-2021] Ventura County, CA – One Person Killed in a Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Highway 150

A 35-year-old man identified as Sung Dae K. was killed after a fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 150 on Wednesday afternoon, September 1st.

The deadly accident transpired at approximately 2:50 p.m. in the 5550 block of Highway 150, just west of Rameli Ranch Road.

The 35-year-old man was riding his 2018 Aprilla Tuono V4 eastbound on Highway 150 when the rider lost control and veered across the double-yellow lines. The motorcyclist then crashed into the side of a dump truck,

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his motorcycle and landed on the roadway.

Emergency personnel arrived and performed life-saving measures on him. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Ventura Area CHP is currently investigating the case. Anyone that can give more information about the accident is urged to contact the Ventura CHP office at 805-662-2640.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcyclists and their passengers are more exposed to weather and road hazards than drivers in enclosed 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 die in a fatal traffic crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,014 motorcycle riders died in collisions in 2019, down slightly from 5,038 in 2018.

In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents in California, with 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths.

According to motorcycle accident statistics, motorcycle deaths accounted for 17% of all road fatalities in California, compared to 3% nationwide. But there is a simple way to prevent sustaining fatal head injuries in motorcycle accidents.

When riders in California wear a helmet, they reduce their risk of head and brain injuries by 37%, as well as their risk of dying.

Ventura County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

The stress and grief that follows the death of a loved one in an accident can be too much to bear. Professional wrongful death attorneys can keep the family up to date on the official investigation while protecting their client’s legal rights and best interests.

While nothing can undo the damage caused by a motorcycle accident, the civil courts can provide financial compensation to injured parties. After a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced personal injury attorney right away.

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.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 today to schedule your free consultation anywhere in California. We have offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside, and we serve the Irvine, Orange County, Fresno, and Sacramento areas, to name a few.