[02-24-2022] Riverside County, CA – Motorcycle Crash on University Avenue and Orange Street Results in One Death

An unidentified motorcycle rider was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash involving a van at an intersection in Riverside on Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2022.

The fatal collision took place at the intersection of University Avenue and Orange Street at approximately 2:12 p.m.

A westbound Ford Transit Connect van was traveling on University Avenue when it crashed into an eastbound motorcycle rider.

It’s unclear what caused the two vehicles to collide. The motorcycle rider was immediately taken to Riverside Community Hospital but was later pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the van driver that struck the rider remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. He was uninjured in the mishap.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses who can provide additional helpful information about the crash are urged to contact Detective Jeff Derouin at 951-826-8722 or Jderouin@riversideca.gov.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Riding a motorcycle has a lot of benefits, whether it’s financial or health-related. Some people enjoy riding motorcycles because they are inexpensive, enjoyable, and require less parking space. As with any other kind of transportation, driving a motorcycle comes with its own set of dangers.

Motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in a car to be hurt and 35 times more likely to die in a crash.

NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis estimates that 5,286 Americans lost their lives on motorcycles last year.

Motorcycle accidents can be deadly, but there are ways to avoid getting killed. Studies have indicated that the risk of catastrophic head injuries can be reduced by wearing a helmet. Around one-third of motorcycle, fatalities may be avoided if the rider wore a helmet.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Riverside County

In the aftermath of a fatal motorcycle accident, the victim’s loved ones may feel devastated and traumatized. Because of this, they may be persuaded by insurance companies to settle for a lower amount than they are entitled to.

To expedite the payment of claims, most insurance companies try to entice claimants to accept lower settlements than they are entitled to. An attorney can protect you against insurance companies that try to take advantage of you.

It’s Arash Law’s job to thoroughly investigate the accident and question the findings of the police report to help you get compensation for your injuries. Road conditions and safety equipment can also be evaluated and driver culpability.

To arrange an initial consultation with one of our Riverside County fatal motorcycle accident lawyers from Arash Law, call (888) 488-1391. San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside are among the cities where we have offices and our headquarters in Los Angeles.