1 Hospitalized after Carmichael Motorcycle Crash on Fair Oaks Boulevard and North Avenue
Carmichael, California (December 8, 2021) – One person was sent to the hospital after a motorcycle accident that happened Tuesday afternoon at an intersection in Carmichael, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Sacramento firefighters responded to the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and North Avenue, where a motorcycle had collided with a sedan at around 6:41 p.m.
The firefighters found the male rider down in the southbound lane and a vehicle with hazard lights on behind him.
The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with a head injury. His condition remained unknown.
Authorities are investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
Traffic Accidents in Sacramento
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Sacramento had a total of 3,217 victims killed and injured in traffic collisions in 2018.
Out of this number:
343 were involved in DUI collisions.
122 were involved in motorcycle accidents.
249 were involved in pedestrian accidents.
223 were involved in bicycle crashes.
What Compensation Is Available for Victims of Traffic Collisions?
A crash victim or their family member may have the right to claim compensation for current or future projected damages, including:
Medical expenses, expenses for future medical treatment, pain and suffering, loss of current and future wages, loss of consortium, among other damages.