[10-16-2022] Riverside County, CA – Unidentified Motorcycle Rider Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision in Corona

According to the CHP, a motorcycle rider was killed when he crashed into a car on the 15 Freeway in Corona Sunday evening, October 16, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision transpired at 8:40 p.m. on northbound 15 south of Ontario Avenue.

A witness reported to the California Highway Patrol that a motorcycle rider was exiting the express lanes when they collided with the back of a gray Acura sedan and then went down the embankment on the right shoulder.

According to the CHP, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by responding firefighters at 8:51 p.m.

According to the CHP, the individual operating the vehicle was not hurt in the collision.

According to the California Highway Patrol, traffic in the direction of the northbound lanes was temporarily stopped in the area while officers checked for potentially hazardous debris in the roads, and Caltrans was called to repair 40 to 60 feet of guardrail that was protruding into the roadway.

The investigation into the collision is still ongoing.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There were 5,014 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2016, per the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation. A decline in the early 1980s was reversed by a rise that started in 1998 and continued through 2008.

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists have a shockingly higher risk of injury (16 times) and death (35 times) in an accident than those traveling by car.

Almost two-thirds of motorcycle-vehicle collisions occur when a car fails to see the motorcycle and crashes into it. Since motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles, they pose a more significant threat of being involved in an accident.

On motorcycleroads.com, you can find a list of California’s top 100 roads to ride a motorcycle. There are more registered motorcycles in this state than in any other country. The state is home to nearly 800,000 motorcycles.

About 541 people were killed and 15,527 injured in motorcycle accidents in 2017.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Riverside County

In addition to the incalculable mental and emotional trauma that can last a lifetime, road accidents can cost victims and their families tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, home repairs, and final expenses.

Victims of automobile accidents are entitled to financial compensation for their suffering. To determine the number of monetary damages in a state civil court case, the attorneys for the victims are essential participants.

The Riverside County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your rights and ensure you receive a fair settlement after an accident.

We’ve successfully helped past clients hurt in car accidents win settlements for their medical bills, lost wages, and other costs.

Our top priority is securing a fair resolution for you. To speak with one of our skilled attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.