Santa Barbara, CA: Major Injury Motorcycle Accident at Haley Street and Olive Street
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Santa Barbara Crash at Haley Street and Olive Street
Santa Barbara, California (May 10, 2020) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized with major injuries following a traffic collision on Saturday afternoon in Santa Barbara, according to the authorities.
The wreck happened in the area of Haley Street and Olive Street at about 2:50 p.m. May 9.
According to the report, a motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Haley Street when he was struck by a small sedan that attempted to cross Haley from Olive Street.
Rider Injured in Santa Barbara Motorcycle Collision
The rider was taken to Cottage Hospital by AMR for treatment of a serious leg injury.
No other injuries were reported.
The crash is under investigation.
“In case of a motorcycle collision, a rider is most likely to suffer catastrophic injuries”, says Mark Shayani, an experienced personal injury attorney and managing attorney at Pacific Attorney Group.
Motorcycle crashes can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe degree or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, Shayani points out that it is important that the victims conduct an independent investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The investigation will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
To pursue a personal injury claim, contact our motorcycle accident attorneys, at the Pacific Attorney Group. Call us to receive a free consultation. Click to call: 866-803-6502.
