[04-06-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Crash in Fontana Killed One Man, Injured Woman

A man was killed while a woman was injured after a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle in Fontana on Thursday morning, April 6, 2023.

According to the Fontana Police Department, the fatal collision occurred around 7:07 a.m. at the Baseline Avenue and Palmetto Avenue intersection.

A silver 2011 Harley Davidson MC driven by a 57-year-old man from Eastvale was heading east on Baseline, while a white 2010 Chrysler 300 driven by a 34-year-old woman from Fontana was heading north on Palmetto.

The woman came to a halt at the stop sign before proceeding through the intersection and continuing north on Palmetto when the motorcyclist hit the side of the woman’s car. The impact ejected the man onto the road.

The rider was given medical care by San Bernardino County fire/medics, but he passed away from his wounds. The County Sheriff Coroner’s Division later identified him as John D.

The woman complained of neck pain, and an ambulance took her to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in an unknown condition.

For several hours, the traffic in the area was obstructed. The investigation into the crash continues.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to data published by the National Safety Council, motorcycle accidents accounted for 14% of all road fatalities in 2020, 18% of occupant deaths, and 4% of occupant injuries. Motorcycles accounted for less than 0.6% of total vehicle kilometers and 3% of all drivers. Many lives would have been saved if helmets had been worn.

There was an increase of 23% per 100,000,000 km driven and an increase of 11% in deaths between 2019 and 2020. The death rate increased by 20% during the past decade, whereas the total number of deaths rose by 10%. The death toll per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled has risen to 5,579 in recent years.

Californians registered over 785 thousand motorcycles in 2020. It was one of the two most deadly states for motorcyclists each year, with about 500 fatalities. In only 6% of these incidents was it determined that not wearing a helmet contributed to deaths.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino County

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