[11-14-2021] Riverside County, CA – One Person Seriously Injured After a Motorcycle Crash in Lakeland Village

One unidentified person was seriously hurt after a traffic collision involving a motorcycle in Lake Elsinore on Sunday afternoon, November 14, 2021.

The major collision happened near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Garner Road on the south side of Lake Elsinore.

A grey Toyota and a motorcycle were involved in the collision. Authorities suspect that the motorcycle may have rear-ended the grey Toyota as it has major front-end damage, while the grey Toyota had minor rear-end damage.

The motorcycle rider was found lying on the roadway by emergency personnel. He sustained major traumatic injuries in the mishap and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. He’s currently listed in critical condition.

It’s unclear what caused the motorcycle rider to rear-end the vehicle. The other driver was uninjured in the crash and remained at the scene to cooperate with authorities.

The victim’s motorcycle was towed from the scene. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the cause of the accident.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to the dangers of the road than passengers in private vehicles. Collisions between a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle almost always result in worse injuries to the motorcycle rider.

Unlike the occupants of the vehicle, a motorcyclist does not have the benefit of seatbelts or airbags. The rider also does not have the steel frame of a car to protect their body from the force of the collision.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed than car passengers.

Most motorcycle riders take the full brunt of an accident with the road, another vehicle, a tree, or other deadly forces. They are often left with permanent, debilitating injuries that change the course of their lives.

Across the country, the number of motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries is on the rise. Moreover, in 2017, the country registered 8.7 million motorcycles. In 2019, 5,014 people were killed in motorcycle accidents.

The NHTSA estimates that in 2017, motorcycle helmets saved the lives of 1,872 people. Another 749 lives could have been saved if all motorcyclists had been wearing helmets at the time of the accident. Helmets are effective in preventing motorcycle fatalities by 37 percent and motorcycle passengers by 41 percent.

Riverside County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents

It is essential to consult with a Riverside personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. You have important legal rights that must be protected. An experienced personal injury attorney will help protect your right to be compensated for your injuries. They can also help you know what to say and do to protect your personal injury claim.

The more serious your injuries are, the more money it will take to fairly compensate you for your losses. This is why motorcycle accident victims often have even more financial stake in their personal injury settlement than victims of less severe accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the experienced Riverside motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law right away.

You can count on our firm’s legal team to speak up for you when confronted with the reckless drivers responsible for your motorcycle accident and subsequent injuries.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with an experienced accident injury lawyer. We fight hard to secure compensation for Riverside injury victims.