One 22-year-old man identified as Jeffrey Seth L. was killed in a motorcycle accident in east El Paso on Wednesday night, December 8, 2021.
The fatal crash transpired at approximately 11:00 p.m. at North Zaragoza Road and Crested Quail Drive.
According to investigators, the motorcycle collided with the back of a car turning from Saul Kleinfeld onto the 1800 block of Zaragoza.
After the collision, the victim began to slide on the road, striking a tree and a pole before succumbing to his injuries and dying at the scene, according to the police report.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics
According to information released by the Texas Department of Transportation, motorcyclist fatalities in Texas had risen by 17 percent in 2020.
With 482 deaths in 2013, the number of motorcycle deaths has steadily increased in Texas over the last few years. Motorcycles are involved in 12 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the state.
Motorcyclists in Texas are expected to suffer 1,856 serious injuries and 482 deaths due to 7,481 crashes in 2020.
According to local data, one hundred forty-one motorcycle traffic accidents were reported in the Odessa District in 2020. These collisions resulted in the deaths of 14 motorcyclists (including the riders and passengers) and the serious injury of another 26.
El Paso County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Crash
As a result of their legal right to travel, motorcyclists’ safety is frequently overlooked. Motorcyclists have a 25-30 times greater risk of accidents than other road users because of drivers’ inattention.
Contact an attorney before making any decisions about your case. It is only with the assistance of a personal injury attorney that you can obtain the full amount of compensation to which you are legally entitled.
The assistance of a lawyer is required if you intend to file a claim. Alternatively, customers’ insurance companies may contact them. Arash Law has a team of car accident attorneys in addition to its motorcycle accident attorneys.
Our El Paso County motorcycle accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are dedicated to fighting for our clients’ rightful compensation. Families in need of assistance can rely on our help. Don’t hesitate to call us at (888) 398-4017 or email us for a free consultation. Injured motorcycle accident victims should contact Arash Law as soon as possible for assistance.