[07-02-2022] Riverside County, CA – SDPD Sergeant Suffered Major Injuries After Motorcycle Crash in Temecula

According to the authorities, a motorcycle sergeant with the San Diego Police Department crashed into a pickup truck and suffered major injuries in Temecula Saturday, July 2, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash transpired at about 8:35 p.m. northbound on Rainbow Canyon Road just north of Rainbow Valley Boulevard.

According to the CHP, the sergeant was riding his police-issued motorcycle northbound on Rainbow Canyon Road just north of Rainbow Valley Boulevard when he lost control at a curve going about 35-45 mph.

The sergeant’s motorcycle slid onto its right side and across the road’s solid double yellow lines into opposing traffic, colliding with a 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, according to the CHP.

The sergeant, identified as Franklin W., 42, of Temecula, suffered major injuries and was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center.

The pickup truck’s driver, 36-year-old Lucas L. of Fallbrook, was uninjured.

No arrests were made, and the crash remains under investigation.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcyclists are not afforded the same level of protection as drivers of automobiles. In terms of speed and road conditions, they’re just like a car, but they don’t offer the same level of protection.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 11 percent of all road accidents in the United States are attributed to motorcycle riders. In 2018, there were 82,000 motorcycle-related injuries and 4,985 motorcycle-related fatalities.

This is not shocking, given that motorcyclists are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed vehicles to be injured or killed in a car accident.

Tragically, California is not a particularly safe state for motorcyclists. California is home to the nation’s largest number of legally registered motorcycles, with over 800,000 registered motorcycles. At least 15,527 people were injured and 541 killed on California’s roads in 2017 due to 16,505 motorcycle accidents.

Some drivers may struggle to spot motorbikes during the daytime due to low visibility. Wearing reflective clothing is a good way to draw the attention of other drivers on the highway.

Avoiding an accident is more important than making a fashion statement on the road, even if this doesn’t meet some people’s standards of style.

Riverside County Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Medical bills, property damage, and even burial fees can cost tens of thousands of dollars in traffic accidents, not to mention a lifetime of mental and emotional pain for the victim’s family.

Those harmed in a vehicle accident have a legal right to be paid for all their losses and expenses. The ability of their attorneys to handle the complexities of the state civil court system affects whether they obtain any compensation.

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