[09-02-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Death Following a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Bloomington

A pedestrian lost his life after a fatal motorcycle crash on Friday night, September 2, 2022, in Bloomington.

According to the Bloomington Police Department, the collision transpired around 9:27 p.m. near Veterans Parkway and Empire Street.

When the police arrived, they found that a pedestrian had been struck by a motorcycle.

According to BPD, both the motorcyclist and the pedestrian suffered critical injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital.

The McLean County Coroner’s Office later declared the pedestrian dead at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, according to BPD. There will be an autopsy.

As the investigation went on Friday night, the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Empire Street remained closed for a while.

On Saturday, there was no more information available.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Among all road users, motorcycle riders are among the most unsafe. Motorcycle riders have a 35 times higher risk of dying in an accident and 16 times higher risk of getting hurt than passengers in a car.

Motorcycle riders are more likely than passengers in enclosed vehicles to suffer severe injuries in a car accident. It’s because motorcycle riders aren’t covered by airbags or safety belts. They only use helmets and protective riding suits to protect themselves.

The results of many motorcycle collisions may be fatal or catastrophic. There were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities in the US in 2016.

The state with the most motorcycles registered in the country in 2019 was California. Over the years, the state has seen an increase in motorcycle accidents that result in fatalities or severe injuries.

Motorcycle Crash Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino County

Motorcycle accident victims in California can anticipate meeting with many lawyers who promise to get them the compensation they deserve. Make sure you will protect your legal rights before hiring a lawyer. With the aid of Arash Law’s legal team at any time, defend your rights!

Lawyers can be a helpful and encouraging resource for grieving families and their loved ones during these trying times. They will protect their client’s rights and best interests tenaciously while ensuring the negligent party is held accountable for their actions.

Over $500 million in damages has been recovered for our previous personal injury clients by the compassionate and experienced California motorcycle accident and personal injury attorneys at Arash Law. Many of them suffered injuries in motorcycle collisions.

Our San Bernardino motorcycle accident attorneys have proudly assisted clients who have suffered injuries in motorcycle accidents in San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Sherman Oaks, Riverside, and other cities across California for many years. Contact us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or online.