One of the most dangerous types of accidents happens when a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle. Bicyclists are completely defenseless against a 3,000-plus pound car or truck, even when wearing the proper safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 818 cyclists were killed in motor…
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are undeniably an exciting ride. The rush of moving down the open road with the wind in your face is incomparable. But much of the thrill comes from the very real risks that are involved. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, motorcycle drivers and passengers…
As most Californians know, motorcycle accidents are quite common on our roads and freeways. And that’s why in May, we recognize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month here in California. But, common sense and good driving practices are necessary all year round. As recently as 2013, a study showed that motorcyclists accounted…
When it comes to motorcycles and lane splitting in California, many drivers are quickly irritated if not outright angry when a biker weaves through traffic. While a good bit of this impatience stems from the simple legality of the behavior, there is the overwhelming question of safety. How safe can…
As many as six different vehicles struck and killed a 21-year old-woman after the bike she was riding fell sideways and threw her into oncoming traffic. The accident happened on Highway 99, near 47th Avenue around 9:15 pm after the 32-year-old driver lost control of his ’79 Yamaha. The victim…
A Sacramento motorcyclist has been sent to the hospital after being hit by a car. Luckily, army paramedics were nearby and able to stabilize the victim. According to witnesses, the motorcyclist was rear-ended by a sedan, causing him to be thrown into the car’s windshield and on to the pavement….
A 56-year-old Sacramento motorcycle rider was killed when he was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on Highway 160, according to the California Highway Patrol. The rider, whose name has not been released, died upon impact even though he was wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet. The crash occurred with Elwood…
A tragic crash took the life of an Auburn teen when he ran his motorcycle into a tree, according to the California Highway Patrol. Joshua Lewis, 17, was riding west on Taylor Road between Loomis and Newcastle when he lost control on a curve, crossed into the eastbound lanes and…
