[02-06-2022] Riverside County, CA – Motorcyclist Injured Following a Suspected DUI Crash in Menifee

One unidentified man was injured after a motorcycle crash involving a DUI driver in Menifee on Sunday night, February 6, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the area of Highway 74 and Trumble Road in Menifee.

The victim was heading westbound in his Harley Davidson motorcycle on Highway 74 when a Toyota pickup made a left turn directly in front of him, which caused the motorcyclist to crash into the vehicle.

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his motorcycle and landed on the roadway. Emergency personnel later arrived at the scene and rushed the rider to a trauma center, where he was listed in critical condition.

Authorities later determined that the other driver was under the influence at the accident. He was identified as 31-year-old Nathan S. and was arrested for DUI-related charges.

An active investigation is currently underway. Anyone that can provide additional helpful information about the crash is urged to contact the Menifee PD Traffic Unit at 951-723-1690 or 951-723-1565.

Motorcycle DUI Crash Statistics

Safety experts are becoming concerned over the increasing number of motorcycle accidents across the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017, roughly 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in the United States.

In California, there are currently over 800,000 motorcycles registered. The number of motorcycle accidents in the United States has roughly doubled in the last ten years. In the last ten years, motorcycle-related fatalities in California have grown by 175%.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents are distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to follow traffic laws.

In this case, a drunk driver was involved in the accident. Drunk driving accounts for about 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities in the U.S. Around sixty-one percent of these drivers have a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 percent or higher.

DUI Accident Lawyers fro Victims in Riverside County

Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable to crashes and can easily suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries. A motorcycle accident can result in various physical consequences, ranging from road rash and traumatic tattooing to head and brain traumas. It’s even harder when a DUI driver is involved.

Injured parties can seek financial compensation through civil courts. After a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced personal injury attorney right away. Through a personal injury claim, the victims can seek compensation for the damages (such as lost wages, pain and suffering, and mental trauma) caused by the accident.

The Riverside County DUI accident attorneys at Arash Law can assist victims in navigating the legal procedure. We want you to concentrate on your rehabilitation while handling the challenging aspects!

We have offices throughout California, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego, and we are pleased to see you. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with a California personal injury lawyer.