[01-25-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Female Bicyclist Killed After Collision with Motorcycle in Yucaipa

A female bicycle rider was killed in a collision with a motorcycle in Yucaipa, San Bernardino County, on Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2023.

According to the Yucaipa Police Department, the fatal crash occurred along Wildwood Canyon Road at Mesa Grande Drive, close to Wildwood Park.

The authorities did not establish the circumstances leading to the crash, but an unconfirmed report stated that a Harley Davidson and a Mountain Bike were involved.

The female bicyclist, described as a young athletic mother, was killed in the crash. No other information on her identification was released by the police. The motorcycle rider’s condition is unknown.

Wildwood Canyon Road between Canyon Drive and Mesa Grande Drive was closed as the investigation ensued. Motorists were advised to use Oak Glen Road before Wildwood Canyon was reopened.

This is the fourth recorded fatality involving bicyclists in Southern California and allegedly the third in San Bernardino County.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

Despite legislative and law enforcement initiatives, the safety of bicyclists in the United States remains a major concern. Roughly 800 bicyclists were killed in the United States last year. Almost all of these fatalities may be traced back to California.

By some estimates, there has been a year-on-year decrease in bicycle accidents since 2016. Accidents involving bicycles were reduced by 12 percent between 2000 and 2001. Tragically, though, deaths increased.

In the United States, California has the highest rate of fatalities involving bicycles, at 4.4 per 100,000 people. In 2017, 145 people were killed and 11,116 were injured in California bicycle accidents, as reported by the National Cycling Safety Foundation.

When you choose to ride a bicycle, you should constantly be aware of the risks you’re taking. When drivers repeatedly break the law by going over the speed limit or passing a bicycle without giving it more than three feet of space, they put the lives of everyone on the road in danger. Increased danger means a higher chance of death.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino County

If you or a loved one were hurt in a bicycle accident in California, you might be eligible for financial compensation. If you or a loved one were hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, you might be entitled to file a personal injury or wrongful death case seeking compensation.

During your no-cost initial appointment, one of our lawyers will go over your legal options and advise you of any factors that may reduce the amount of money you will receive in a settlement.

Our trusted and award-winning bicycle accident attorneys in San Bernardino County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.