Motorcyclists in San Francisco have a higher road accident risk than in other cities due to the unique weather and structure of the city. Rolling fog, windy afternoons, and steep hills in the region are highly challenging to motorists. Motorcyclists are at a higher risk than drivers of trucks and cars to be in an accident. They are prone to more severe injuries when they are in an accident and the chance of fatalities are higher.
The truck and car drivers are mostly at fault. They fail to yield proper space needed for motorists on highways and city roads. Occupants…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists in 2015 “were 29 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled”. Considering the number of car crashes that happen every day in major cities across the United States, this statistic is disturbing yet not a surprise. Many car and truck and bus drivers are often inattentive and negligently fail to keep a proper lookout for motorcyclists as the car drivers make left turns or make lane changes, or even when they enter an intersection or a roadway where a motorcyclist already…
A Marin County motorcycle accident between a bike and a septic truck in Bolinas proved fatal earlier last month, according to California Highway Patrol.
Reported late in the morning around 10:30am on state Highway 1 near Olema Bolina Road, emergency crews first on the scene noted that “the motorcyclist received immediate medical attention but was pronounced deceased on the scene a short time later.”My heart goes out to the family of this fallen biker. How quickly a wonderfully fun ride can turn tragic!
Although the investigation remains open, Marin-Area CHP Spokesman Andrew Barclay did note that:
“… Our preliminary investigation…
The California Highway Patrol are on the lookout for the driver of a red and white Freightliner truck because the truck driver struck a pole on Highway 101, in Sonoma County, causing a fatal scooter accident when a scooter rider could not avoid the fallen pole.
Pamela A Warren, a Santa Rosa resident, was thrown from her scooter and struck by a vehicle heading northbound on US Highway 101 after she struck a light pole that was knocked down across two lanes of traffic just north of River Road by a big-rig truck.
The big-rig, a red and white Freightliner…
Amateur motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country convene in the Bay Area. Driving up and down the hills of the city, to catch scenic glimpses of the historic buildings, bridges, and communities that have made this part of the world appealing to so many. On the outskirts of the city and beyond, to the Sierras and the Central Valley, motorcyclists also relish in the scenery and the open-air feeling of the road. You can’t blame them for choosing these locations to put their face in the wind and ride. However, motorcycle accidents do happen, and the results can be life-altering.…
