[02-27-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Rider Killed, Three Others Injured in Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Pinon Hills

One rider was killed, and another was critically injured in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Pearblossom Highway on Sunday afternoon, February 27, 2022.

The fatal crash happened around 1:16 p.m. along the bridge portion of Pearblossom Highway near 263rd Street.

The accident involved a silver Toyota Tacoma and possibly a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

According to the California Highway Patrol incident logs, the motorcycle was on fire with two riders down, and people on the scene were asking for towels and blankets for the injured.

When emergency crews arrived, they discovered one rider had died, another had critical injuries, and two others had non-life-threatening injuries.

The other rider was airlifted to Antelope Valley Hospital after Helicopter Air Rescue 5 landed on the scene.

CalTrans assisted CHP with a hard road closure on Pearblossom Highway in both directions until approximately 6:35 p.m.

There are no other details available. The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2016, 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in the United States each year. The number of motorcycles registered in California is among the highest in the country.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed than automobile passengers (NHTSA).

It’s a shame that California isn’t more motorcycle-friendly. In the United States, the number of motorcycles registered in California is among the highest. Approximately 800,000 motorcycles are registered in California. It is estimated that 15,527 people were injured, and 541 people died due to motorcycle accidents in California in 2017.

Helmets can protect your head from serious injury. The effectiveness of motorcycle helmets in preventing fatalities is estimated at 37%. The rest of their bodies, on the other hand, may still be at risk.

San Bernardino County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Collision

In addition to the financial burden, families of those who have lost loved ones to a violent crime often have to deal with the psychological and emotional trauma of dealing with tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and property damage.

Victims of traffic accidents may be entitled to compensation for their damages and losses in a wrongful death claim. What a lawyer gets paid depends on how well they know the nuances of civil state law in their area of expertise.

Any suspicion that a member of your family has been wrongfully killed or injured should be taken up with Arash Law. We have the resources and knowledge to ensure that you receive a fair settlement for wrongful death claims.

Our San Bernardino County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for you and your family’s rights. We have won millions of dollars as compensation for our clients because we always put them first. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation or send us an e-mail. We’ll even come to your location, whether you’re at home or at work.