[06-02-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcycle Rider Seriosuly Injured After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Inland Empire

A 25-year-old man identified as Anthony F. was seriously injured after getting struck by a hit-and-run driver in the Inland Empire on early Thursday morning, June 2, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident occurred on the 60 Freeway in the Inland Empire.

A speeding car crashed into the victim’s motorcycle on the eastbound lanes of 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley.

The driver that struck the motorcycle rider did not stop to render aid and drove away from the scene.

Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his motorcycle and was thrown in the air before landing on the roadway.

The motorcycle rider was rushed to an area hospital and received surgery on his leg. He also sustained broken fingers and a road rash. The motorcycle rider is currently having difficulty walking but is expected to survive.

Information on the suspect’s whereabouts and identity is unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the crash are urged to call the CHP at (909) 806-2400.

Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Motorcyclists are especially likely to get into accidents, and if they do, they could get seriously hurt or even die. Motorcycle riders face many risks every day, some of which are visible, like road rash, traumatic tattoos, and brain damage.

Most accidents cause injury or death because people aren’t safe, and the chance of a fatal accident is dozens of times higher than that of a car accident.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be hurt in a traffic accident and 35 times more likely to die.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that between 1997 and 2006, the number of motorcycle deaths rose by more than 130%, from 2,028 in 1997 to 4,654 in 2006. In this situation, the driver left the scene.

Leaving the scene of an accident is against the law. Every minute in the United States, there is a hit-and-run accident. Since 2006, there have been 682,000 hit-and-runs in the United States, which have caused an average of 2,000 deaths per year.

Hit-and-run accidents are happening more often. Since 2009, the number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents has gone up by 7% every year. Hit-and-run drivers cause a lot of accidents.

There were more fatal hit-and-runs in California during this time than in any other state. With 2,948 accidents that killed 3,056 people, California was responsible for 17% of all accidents in the United States.

Hit-and-run drivers often leave the scene of an accident because they are drunk, don’t have a license, or don’t want to get caught.

Los Angeles County Fatal Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

The severity of your injuries can complicate motorcycle accident claims significantly. The greater the severity of the injuries, the greater the monetary damages – and the more contentious the claim may become as insurance companies, and corporations compete to save money.

We know how to file a successful case against the responsible party, whether an individual, a company or both, to hold them accountable for the losses they caused.

The experienced Los Angeles County motorcycle accident lawyer at Arash Law will gather evidence from the parties involved in the accident, law enforcement officers, medical care providers, and other experts to help build your case and establish that the driver who injured you was negligent in causing your injuries.

Contact Arash Law immediately to schedule a no-obligation consultation and case evaluation with one of our California motorcycle accident lawyers. Our California motorcycle accident lawyers will send you a demand letter for your damages, ensuring that you receive the highest compensation. Please call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.