Oxnard Motorcycle Crash
An accident on April 4 between a motorcyclist and a pickup truck in Oxnard resulted in the hospitalization of the motorcyclist. Oxnard officials stated that the consumption of alcohol or drugs did not appear to be a factor in the accident.
What Happened?
The traffic accident occurred at about 5:44 in the evening at the intersection of Elm Street and Saviers Road. According to a representative of the Oxnard Police Department, the motorcyclist, a 36-year-old resident of Oxnard, was riding along Saviers Road south when the pickup driver, 65, who was driving north along Saviers Road, attempted to make a left-hand turn at Elm Street and collided with the motorcycle.
Aftermath of the Accident
The motorcycle rider, who reportedly could not avoid colliding with the pickup, suffered severe injuries from the crash and was thrown off his motorcycle. Medical personnel transported the injured man to the Ventura County Medical Center, where he was described as having suffered critical injuries. The pickup driver stayed at the accident scene.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Nearly half of all motorcycle crashes occur when a car or truck is making a left-hand turn and can result in serious injuries such as broken bones, brain injuries, or debilitating spinal injuries. This is mainly due to the motorcycle’s small size. Head-on collisions are responsible for nearly 60 percent of all crash fatalities. Another common cause of motorcycle crashes is lane splitting. This was made officially legal in California in 2016.
Severe and Fatal Motorcycle Crash Injuries
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2,100 motorcyclists are killed annually. The number of injuries and fatalities is 80 percent more likely with motorcycle accidents as compared to car accidents at 20 percent. In addition, motorcyclists have a 16-time greater frequency of dying in an accident and a four-time greater chance of being injured.
Safety When Driving Near Motorcycles
The California Department of Motor Vehicles offers information on how a driver can stay safe by being cautious around other vehicles on the streets and highways. One safety tip is that a motorist must use extra caution when driving near someone on a motorcycle. When driving, scan for motorcycles, bicycles, skateboarders, and pedestrians. Keep an appropriate distance, and check blind spots for signs of a motorcycle rider nearby. Signal when making a lane change or a turn. Remember, if a vehicle is only going 35 mph, it still takes about 210 feet for a driver to react to a motorcycle rider, another vehicle, or emergency and brake to a stop.
Attorney Ed Smith
Oxnard Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, and I am an Oxnard personal injury lawyer. When you or another family member has been injured in an accident, call me at my office at (805) 372-0200. The toll-free number is (800) 404-5400.
I am available to give you friendly and free advice about your case. Since working as a California attorney in 1982, I have assisted many injured motorcycle riders receive fair and just compensation for their injuries.
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Source Article: http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/oxnard/2017/04/05/motorcyclist-severely-injured-oxnard-crash/100060530/
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