In Sacramento, CA, a Rancho Cordova resident was killed on November 16th after he was rear-ended while riding his motorcycle along I-5 northbound near Arena Boulevard. According to North Sacramento’s California Highway Patrol, the 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected from his bike after being rear-ended by a trailing passenger vehicle. Following his ejection from the motorcycle, his body landed in the middle of the roadway. Moments later, a nearby tractor-trailer traveling along that same stretch of I-5 struck the Rancho Cordova resident. He was then later pronounced dead on the scene.
Further Details from the Incident
The 45-year-old passenger vehicle driver who rear-ended the motorcyclist was transported to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries after the incident. The 68-year-old tractor-trailer driver remained on the scene to cooperate with law enforcement’s investigation. CHP does not believe that drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.
Motorcycle Accident Data
- In 2019 alone, 5,014 motorcyclists died from traffic collision incidents.
- Per miles traveled, in 2019, motorcyclists were 29 times more likely than other motor vehicle occupants to die in a crash and were four times more likely to be injured.
- Out of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 2019, a recorded 30% were riding without valid motorcycle licenses.
Motorcycle Safety Tips for Drivers
Motorcycles can be hazardous vehicles to drive. They do not have seatbelts or airbags to protect their operators in the event of an accident or collision. Using these vehicles safely and responsibly, especially along highways and at high speeds, takes excellent judgment, training, coordination, and balance. However, drivers of passenger vehicles must also use these same skills to help ensure the safety of motorcyclists while sharing the roadways. Below are some tips for passenger vehicle drivers that may help decrease the chance of an accident.
- While driving near a motorcycle, allow them enough space to pass your vehicle. Do not try to speed up or block cyclists from passing.
- Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and motorcyclists while on the road. Motorcyclists may split lanes or make sudden and frequent lane changes to avoid traffic. Allow these drivers enough room to maneuver their bikes so that they can safely travel and share the roadway with others.
- Always be conscious of your blind spots as a driver. Motorcycles are smaller than passenger vehicles, and blind spots can make them harder to see when changing lanes or using your rearview mirrors. As a general rule, one should always turn one’s head to check one’s blind spots for other motorists before changing lanes.
At Eason and Tambornini, our team of skilled Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys and trucking accident attorneys understands how hard it is to deal with the tragic event of a passing family member. Suppose you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or commercial trucking vehicles. In that case, our trucking accident attorneys and motorcycle accident attorneys want to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. To take advantage of your FREE no-obligation attorney consultation, call us at 916-438-1819 or visit our website at capcitylaw.com to chat directly with an attorney on our team.
