San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

A man died in a motorcycle accident in San Francisco on December 3, according to SFAppeal.com. 24-year-old Peter Starrs was a well known skateboarder in the Seattle skateboarding community. He lost control of his motorcycle on a connector ramp from Interstate 80 to U.S. Highway 101 at 12:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Starrs flew off the ramp and died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved. Investigators are still trying to determine why Starrs lost control of his motorcycle. “Seattle lost one of its finest skaters and human beings, Peter Starrs,” Randomlife posted on their website. Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident? Bonnici Law Group, APC—San Diego wrongful death attorney.

Motorcycles can be a great way to get around while enjoying the weather and scenery in Southern California, but the dangers of riding are certainly no secret. Even if you are careful and take all precautions, there is always the risk of a motorcycle accident. Here are some stats to keep in mind before your next ride: Motorcycle accident fatalities are 30 times more common than car accident fatalities Motorcyclists under the age of 40 are 36 times more likely to be killed than other motorists of the same age Over 4 million motorcycles are registered in the United States 4,778 people were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2006 75% of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle Weather is NOT listed as a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents Road conditions are a factor in 2% of accidents The average speed just before a crash is 29.8 miles-per-hour These stats should…
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