[04-25-2022] Riverside County, CA – Motorcycle Crash on La Sierra Avenues Results in One Death

A 37-year-old woman identified as Martha Castillas was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash on La Sierra Avenues on Monday night, April 25, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the area of Cochran and La Sierra Avenues.

The 37-year-old woman was riding her motorcycle southbound on La Sierra Avenue when she failed to stop for a red light and crashed into a 20202 Honda Civic at the intersection.

Unfortunately, the woman could not survive her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the Honda Civic driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

The Riverside Police Department is further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle accidents are unfortunate events that almost always put the biker in more danger than the other drivers involved. Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to collisions and are more likely than others to suffer catastrophic and fatal injuries.

In 2019, 5,014 motorcyclists were killed in collisions, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation. Motorcycle deaths had declined since the early 1980s, but they began to climb again in 1998 and remained stable until 2008.

Motorcyclists are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed automobiles to be injured or killed in a car collision, so this figure is unsurprising.

Helmets can help protect you from serious head injuries. Helmets are 37% effective in preventing motorcycle accidents. The remainder of their bodies, however, may still be vulnerable.

Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, inclement weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic laws.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Riverside County

Thousands of fatal motorcycle accidents are reported in the United States each year. Many of these disasters could have been avoided, and many lives could have been saved. In many situations, deadly motorcycle accidents result from another driver’s carelessness.

When someone dies due to the negligence of another person, family members (next of kin) may have legal grounds to join as plaintiffs in a civil case to seek compensation for the loss of a loved one.

If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you will need the help of an experienced attorney who can walk you through the process. The Riverside County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have represented many families who have lost a parent, child, or spouse in a motorcycle accident.

The legal staff at Arash Law knows the financial and emotional toll these families are subjected to. We use that knowledge to bring the negligent person or company accountable. Call our toll-free 24-hour lawyer helpline at (888) 488-1391 any day of the year for instant assistance.