[07-15-2022] Riverside County, CA – 26-year-old Killed After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Valle Vista

A 26-year-old, Austun C., a motorcycle rider from Hemet, died from severe injuries after a motorcycle crash in Valle Vista Friday evening.

The accident happened west of New Chicago Avenue on Acacia Avenue around 9:15 p.m.

The 2012 Yamaha vehicle of Cooley was traveling at high speed on the eastbound Acacia when he came upon the pickup truck.

According to Officer Jeffrey O., Cooley saw the truck across both lanes, threw his vehicle onto its side to stop, and then slid into the pickup with his motorcycle.

The rider passed away at the Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley around 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

According to Osteen, there are no street lights on the section of the road where the collision happened.

The 34-year-old pickup driver was unharmed. After dialing 911, paramedics from the Riverside County Fire Department arrived on the scene quickly and discovered Cooley to be in critical condition.

The pickup driver was interrogated but not detained.

The motorcyclist may have been under the influence of alcohol, but autopsy results have not been confirmed.

An investigation was still being looked into.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle collisions frequently result in fatalities or severe injuries. Motorcycle collisions are more likely than collisions involving other vehicles to cause deaths and permanently disabling injuries. Motorcycle riders face various daily risks, from road rash to severe head and brain injuries.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that a collision involving a car and a motorcycle results in 16 times as many injuries and 35 times as many fatalities.

The most recent data shows that in 2019, motorcycle accidents resulted in 5,115 fatalities and 79,000 injuries. Only 0.6 percent of all vehicle miles driven and 3 percent of registered vehicles in the United States are motorcycles.

Always wearing a helmet is the best way to safeguard one’s head while operating a motorcycle. As a result of helmet use, motorcycle fatalities have decreased by 37%.

Riverside County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Following a motorcycle accident, a rider’s physical injuries are not their only issue. The resulting physical injuries could be painful, burdensome, and sad. It may also disrupt motorcycle riders’ ability to work, support themselves, or uphold healthy interpersonal relationships.

They are entitled to compensation for their losses and expenses in a car accident. How well their attorneys handle the complexities of the state civil court system will determine whether or not they receive any compensation.

Such accidents may have severe financial and non-financial ramifications. At Arash Law, our motorcycle accident attorneys in Riverside County are prepared to fight for your entitlement to compensation.

For those hurt in motorcycle accidents, we provide free evaluations and consultations. Additionally, you won’t have to worry about making any payments until your case wins. Our responsibility is to ensure that our clients receive the total compensation to which they are entitled. To schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer, contact us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form.