[02-11-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Motorcyclist Injured After Car Crash in Apple Valley

A motorcyclist was injured and hospitalized after a collision with a pickup truck in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, on Saturday morning, February 11, 2023.

According to the Apple Valley Police Department, the motorcycle and vehicle crash occurred around 2:48 a.m. at the Corwin Road and Wintun Road intersection.

The crash was between a black Harley Davidson-style motorcycle and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The circumstances leading to the collision remain unknown at this point.

The motorcycle rider sustained injuries and was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center. No further details on the rider’s identity and current condition were released. The truck’s occupants were reportedly unharmed.

No other information was immediately available as the Apple Valley police further looked into the cause of the collision.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to data from the National Safety Council, motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2020 while also being responsible for 18% of all occupant deaths and 4% of all occupant injuries. They made up less than 3% of all motorist registrations and drove less than 0.6% of all vehicle kilometers. It might have been lower if helmets had been used.

Death tolls rose by 11% between 2019 and 2020, with the death rate per 100,000,000 km traveled rising by 23%. The death toll and death rate rose roughly 20% and 27% over a ten-year period.
Currently, 5,579 lives are lost for every 100,000,000 kilometers traveled (a rate of 31.64).

About 785 thousand motorcycles called California home in the year 2020. Roughly 500 motorcyclists are killed every year in the state, making it one of the two deadliest in the United States.
Roughly six percent of these fatalities can be traced back to the rider’s failure to wear a helmet.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Accidents involving motor vehicles often end in serious bodily harm or even death, making prompt reporting essential. When questioned, give a straightforward account of what transpired rather than assumptions. Even though they are not at fault, the innocent victim may feel forced to apologize. When such actions are present, the insurance company may contest the claim.

A copy of the report can be requested from the relevant authorities. If you would like us to make the request, please fill out the form on our website. Once we get the necessary information, we can start working on your claim. We offer no-cost consultations so you may find out the merits of your case.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino County

Motorcycle accident victims and their families in California who think they have a case should see an attorney as soon as possible. When someone is hurt or loses a loved one because of the carelessness of another, they can file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit to seek financial compensation for their losses. One of our highly renowned attorneys is available to answer any questions about filing a claim.

Our trusted and award-winning San Bernardino County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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