[03-31-2023] Riverside County, CA – Motorcycle Crash Left One Person Hospitalized in Whitewater

One person was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash occurred in Whitewater, Riverside County, on Friday night, March 31, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 7:22 p.m. along westbound Highway 62 near Interstate 10.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, and a dog was found in the crash.

A motorcycle and a car were involved, but no other victims were reported yet.

No other information has been disclosed as of now, but the authorities are currently conducting an investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycles were responsible for 14% of traffic fatalities, 18% of occupant fatalities, and 4% of occupant injuries in 2020, despite making up only 3% of all vehicles on the road.

Between 2019 and 2020, there was an 11% increase in motorcycle fatalities, with a 23% increase in fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles.

Everyone involved in a motorcycle accident may suffer catastrophic outcomes. Due to their increased sensitivity to impacts, motorcycle riders are more likely to experience catastrophic and fatal injuries.

Helmets shield wearers from harm and lessen the likelihood of fatal collisions, possibly saving lives. According to the IIHS, wearing a helmet lowers the risk of head injuries and fatal motorcycle accidents by 37% and 67%, respectively.

You can lower your risk of injury by donning protective gear while riding a motorcycle, such as gloves, jackets, pants, and shoes.

What You Need To Do Following an Accident

After you have gathered evidence, you should call the police if you feel comfortable doing so. The police can then use this centralized database to keep track of the details of the accident, which are then filed away safely within the police department.

When an accident occurs, the police usually show up. If they don’t, you can always call or visit your local police station after the accident to report it. If the police are far from the accident scene, they will still collect that data. Even if police aren’t present at the time, a report will be filed afterward.

Award-winning Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Riverside County

After a motorcycle accident, the rider or victim may feel helpless, scared, or angry. A catastrophe of this magnitude happens in a flash. The consequences of putting off treatment go beyond the temporary loss of function. The inability to get treatment may cause more permanent damage than the temporary loss of function.

Get in touch with a reputable motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible following your crash. If an individual or group causes harm to another, whether accidentally or on purpose, they must bear the consequences.

A motorcyclist who has been injured in an accident can file a claim for damages against the party or parties responsible.

You can rely on our Riverside County motorcycle accident lawyers, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to represent you effectively in these court proceedings. Our firm has recovered over $750 million in claims for our clients throughout the Golden State.

To schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers, call us today at (888) 488-1391 or fill out the online “Do I Have a Case?” form.