Napa Conducts Motorcycle Safety Operation

Napa Conducts Motorcycle Safety Operation – Officers of the Napa Police Department (NPD) reported on Thursday, September 13, 2018, that local authorities would be conducting a motorcycle safety operation over the weekend. The operation was reportedly meant to combat a recent streak of drunk and/or drugged motorists affecting the city. NPD stated that the process was scheduled to begin during the night of Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day and that the department would place special patrols at key locations within the city. The same operation was also conducted during the night of Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Napa Motorcycle Accidents Overview

According to information made public by the State of California, the city of Napa saw 3,575 traumatic car accidents reported during 2006-2007. These crashes involved a total of 187 motorcycle accidents, which accounted for around five percent of the collisions overall. Notably, motorcycle accidents were more than twice as deadly as crashes in general, resulting in a fatality rate of about two percent. Most of Napa’s motorcycle accidents were either rear-end or broadside collisions, which both accounted for about one-third of the crashes in question.

Driving under the influence was listed as the third most common motorcycle accident factor and was preceded by right-of-way violations and speeding. DUI was the primary causal factor in nearly 17 percent of traumatic motorcycle collisions. Additionally, over nine percent of Napa motorcycle accidents involving an impaired driver was fatal. This means that motorcycle crashes involving DUI were well over four times more likely to cause a fatal injury than those without impaired drivers.

Dangerous Napa Roadway Locations for Motorcyclists

Those driving a motorcycle in Napa should always make sure that they are alert and practice safe driving practices when on the road. It’s also important to be familiar with which areas in the city have a high rate of motorcycle accidents so that you can know when to drive slowly and practice extra caution. Locations in Napa that frequently see motorcycle crashes include:

The Highway 29/Highway 121 Intersection
Old Sonoma Road at Foster Road
3rd Street near Jefferson Street/Fuller Park
Highway 29 near 3rd Street
3rd Street at Randolph Street
The Highway 29/Lincoln Avenue Junction
Jefferson Street at Pueblo Avenue
1st Street at Soscol Avenue

Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Motorcyclists can easily be seriously injured during a crash, and those injuries can dramatically affect their lives. However, courts and insurance adjusters can sometimes be biased because motorcyclists are stereotyped as reckless. These biases can make claiming fair repayments in a personal injury claim difficult. However, an experienced Napa motorcycle accident attorney will be able to work with you to combat these stereotypes and help juries and insurers better understand your case. To learn more about motorcycle accidents and personal injury, watch the below video:

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