[04-24-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Fontana

A 28-year-old man was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash in Fontana on early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022.

The collision took place in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 Freeway, near the Cherry Avenue crossover, at around 4:29 a.m.

A motorcycle and an unspecified vehicle were involved in a traffic collision. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

Unfortunately, the 28-year-old motorcycle rider could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

There’s no denying the advantages of motorbike riding. For some, the combination of low cost, fun, and limited parking space is enough reason to choose a motorcycle as a mode of transportation. As with any other mode of transportation, motorcycling has its own set of hazards.

In a crash, motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in a car to be hurt and 35 times more likely to be killed.

The National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 5,286 Americans lost their lives while riding motorbikes in 2016.

The number of motorbikes registered in California is the highest in the United States. In California, there are more than 800,000 motorcycles on the road. In 2017, 16,505 motorcycle accidents occurred in California, resulting in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths.

Motorcycle accidents can be fatal, but there are ways to avoid this. Head injuries can be reduced by wearing a helmet, according to research. Wearing a helmet can reduce motorcycle fatalities by 37%.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Clients in San Bernardino County

A traffic accident can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical fees, property damage, and even burial expenses for the victim and their family.

The victim’s family is entitled to compensation for their losses and expenses. The compensation they will receive depends on how well their attorneys navigate the complexity of the state civil court system.

Arash Law’s motorcycle accident attorneys in San Bernardino County will go over all of your legal options with you, perform a comprehensive investigation into the accident, and, if necessary, challenge the findings of the police report. There may be additional considerations for driving errors, such as road conditions and safety equipment.

Call (888) 488-1391 to set up a no-obligation consultation in any part of the state! The company has offices in San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside, with its headquarters in Los Angeles.