[10-08-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Cajon Pass

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck by an oncoming vehicle in Cajon Pass on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

The collision occurred around 4:21 am. just after the Kenwood Avenue exit, northbound I-15.

The California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the collision involving a red Nissan Sentra and an unidentified motorcycle.

The motorcyclist lost control, and the rider separated from the motorcycle as he was traveling north just after the Kenwood Avenue exit on Interstate 15.

According to a traffic incident report from the California Highway Patrol, a female driver in a Nissan was unable to fully stop in time and struck the motorcycle rider.

The motorcycle rider was fatally injured in the collision and died at the scene.

The female driver of the car did remain on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The California Highway Patrol Inland Office will be investigating the crash.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to 2012 data from The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation, 5,014 motorcyclists were killed in accidents across the country. There was a noticeable decline starting in the early 1980s; however, a steady increase began in 1998 and continued all the way through 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders have 16 times increased risk of injury and 35 times higher risk of death in a collision than people riding in cars.

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections, most of which are caused by drivers’ inability to see motorcycles. Due to their smaller size, there is a higher rate of collisions involving motorcycles.

Most of the highways in California are included on motorcycleroads.com’s list of the top 100 motorcycle roads. This state has the highest number of motorcycle registrations in the country. An estimated 800,000 motorcycles are registered in the state.

Statistics from across the United States indicate that 15,527 motorcyclists were injured and 541 were killed in accidents in 2017.

San Bernardino County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The immediate expenses associated with a car crash are only the beginning; the victim’s loved ones also incur significant, long-lasting effects that can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

The victims could seek compensation by filing a claim in the case of a car accident. Legal representation is crucial in state civil courts because they determine the amount of compensation awarded to victims.

Our San Bernardino County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and interests and secure a favorable settlement on your behalf in the event of a motorcycle accident. When it comes to representing clients who have been hurt in car accidents, we have a proven track record of success.

You can count on us to do whatever it takes to fight for a good outcome in your case. If you would like to discuss your case with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.