[04-05-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Redlands

A male motorcyclist was killed on Interstate 10 in Redlands, prompting a SigAlert on Tuesday morning, April 5, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred around 9:00 a.m. on the westbound side of the freeway, near Tennessee Street.

According to preliminary reports, the motorcyclist was speeding when he lost control, collided with two vehicles, and was thrown from his burning bike.

He died at the scene of the accident.

His identity will not be revealed until his next of kin has been notified.

Officials were still waiting for the coroner as of 10:40 a.m.

Some westbound lanes were closed by the California Highway Patrol. At least until 11:30 a.m., a SigAlert was expected to be in effect.

Westbound traffic was backed up past Yucaipa Boulevard, but by 12:30 p.m., it had mostly cleared.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shows that 5,014 motorcyclists lost their lives in accidents in 2019. Since the early 1980s, motorcycle fatalities had been decreasing, but they began to rise again in 1998 and remained stable until 2008.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in a car to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a crash (NHTSA).

Almost two-thirds of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections because vehicles fail to see the bike. There are more traffic accidents involving motorcycles because of their size.

The ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section of motorcycleroads.com, an online motorcycle road, tour, and event guide, features most roads from California. There are the most motorcycles registered here than anywhere else in the country. The state has registered about 800,000 motorcycles.

It is estimated that 15,527 people were injured, and 541 people died due to motorcycle accidents in California in 2017.

San Bernardino County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Medical bills, property damage, and even funeral expenses can run into the tens of thousands of dollars in traffic accidents, not to mention the victim’s family’s mental and emotional anguish for the rest of the victim’s lifetime.

They are entitled to compensation for all of their losses and expenses following a car accident. The ability of their attorneys to navigate the complexities of the state civil court system determines whether or not they receive any compensation at all.

Our San Bernardino County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are dedicated to recovering the compensation you are owed. We have a 100% success rate in helping people who have been injured in car accidents.

Our goal as a legal team is to get you the best settlement possible. Our lawyers can be reached at (888) 488-1391. All phone and in-person consultations are completely free of charge!