[05-17-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Pomona

An unidentified person was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash in the Pomona area on Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022.

The deadly crash transpired at approximately 5:11 a.m. on the transition road from the southbound 71 Freeway to the eastbound 60 Freeway.

A sedan and a motorcycle were believed to be involved in the accident, but the events leading up to the crash have not been established.

Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Due to the lack of safety features such as seatbelts and airbags that car passengers have, motorcycle riders are more prone to injuries and fatalities.

Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries or even death. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, 5,286 fatal motorcycle accidents in the United States in 2016.

Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle in Los Angeles is not safe. More than 2800 motorcycle accidents occurred in Los Angeles in 2020, resulting in 117 deaths and 3131 injuries.

Wearing a helmet can help to reduce severe head injuries. According to the study, wearing a motorbike helmet reduced mortality by 37%. Even with this protection, the rest of their bodies could still be at risk.

Careless driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failing to respect traffic laws are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

It can be tough to know what to do following a motorbike accident. To safeguard your legal rights, you should seek the guidance of an expert Los Angeles motorcycle attorney. Arash Law specializes in motorcycle accidents. We understand motorcycle claims, and our attorneys are experienced motorcycle accident lawyers.

Allow our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident attorneys to handle the insurance company so you can focus on recovering from your injuries, confident that your claim is being handled appropriately.

A motorcycle accident claim might be intimidating, especially if you have never worked with an insurance company before. As a victim, you should be aware that the insurance company managing your case will do everything necessary to pay you as little as possible.

Fortunately, you can safeguard your rights with the assistance of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in Los Angeles. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation.