[12-25-2024] San Bernardino County, CA – Motorcycle Passenger Severely Injured in Crash on Phelan Road

A female passenger on a motorcycle sustained severe head injuries following a crash in Phelan, San Bernardino County, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at around 9:25 p.m. on Phelan Road near Anderson Ranch Road.

Authorities stated that the collision involved a black motorcycle and an older model Honda Civic. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the motorcycle attempted to pass another vehicle on its left. The Civic, which had its turn signal activated, began turning left onto Anderson Ranch Road and clipped the motorcycle, causing the rider to lose control.

Both the male rider and his female passenger were ejected from the motorcycle. The female passenger suffered traumatic head injuries and was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center by Mercy Air 22, which landed at a nearby Stater Bros grocery store.

The male rider sustained non-critical injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The investigation is ongoing.

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What To Do After A Motorcycle Accident In San Bernardino County

The recklessness of another driver can cause severe damage and affect the lives of others. Suppose you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle accident. In that case, the following steps may help you:

1. Check yourself for injuries before checking on others. Seek medical attention immediately.
2. If possible, pull over to the side of the road or in any safe area while waiting for the authorities.
3. Do not admit fault. This is one of the common mistakes people tend to make following a vehicular accident. Do your best to stay calm.
4. Do not settle your case with the other driver right then and there. It is essential to report your accident to the police so that there will be an official record.
5. Collect as much relevant information as possible, such as the other driver’s name, insurer, and vehicle details.
6. Take photos of any relevant evidence that can help build your case. Good examples are the other vehicle’s plate number, any damages you may have sustained, and the scene of the accident itself.
7. Organize all accident-related documents and information in a folder.
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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, in 2021, there were 5,932 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 14% of all traffic fatalities. The number of motorcyclist fatalities increased by 8% from 2020, rising from 5,506 to 5,932.

Additionally, an estimated 82,686 motorcyclists were injured in 2021, a 5% increase from the 78,944 injured in 2020. When considering vehicle miles traveled in 2021, the fatality rate for motorcyclists (30.20) was nearly 24 times higher than the fatality rate for passenger car occupants (1.26).

Thirty-six percent of motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes were riding without valid motorcycle licenses. Moreover, motorcyclists had higher rates of alcohol impairment compared to drivers of other vehicle types, with 28% of motorcyclists in fatal crashes being alcohol-impaired, compared to 24% of passenger car drivers, 20% of light truck drivers, and 3% of large truck drivers.

In 2021, 43% of motorcyclists who died in single-vehicle crashes were alcohol-impaired. Motorcyclists killed at night were three times more likely to be alcohol-impaired than those killed during the day (42% versus 16%).