According to 10 News, a motorcyclist was airlifted to a hospital late Saturday morning following a crash on Highway 78 in the Borrego Springs area. The January 29th San Diego County motorcycle accident occurred around 11:30 a.m., just east of San Felipe Creek Road. Officers responding to the crash found the man in the middle of traffic lanes. The man, who was not identified, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital by Mercy Air. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. It was unclear if the accident was a solo vehicle motorcycle crash or if another vehicle was involved.
San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The California Highway Patrol reported 51 people were killed and 1,081 were injured in motorcycle accidents in San Diego County in 2008. The numbers exceeded deaths and fatalities in every other county in California with the exception of Los Angeles, where 114 deaths and 2,934 injuries were reported.
Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Liability
Motorcycle accidents have numerous causes; some accidents are attributed to rider negligence or inexperience, and others accidents are completely outside of the realm of control of the rider. If the accident was caused by the negligence of another motorist, a defect or dangerous road condition, or a manufacturing defect in the bike, the rider may be entitled to recover compensation for his injuries in a personal injury claim for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. After an accident such as this one, the family members of the injured rider would be well-advised to contact a San Diego motorcycle accident lawyer about the accident and who is responsible.
Sources: 10 News
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