[07-28-2024] San Diego County, CA – One Rider Killed, Another Seriously Injured After Double Motorcycle Crash in Wynola

One rider was killed, and another was injured after a double motorcycle crash in San Diego County, on Sunday morning, July 28, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. on eastern San Diego County highlands in the Wynola area.

Authorities stated that a 66-year-old rider from La Mirada was traveling with a group of motorcyclists through the Wynola area when, for some reason, his eastbound 2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider veered into a westbound lane and sideswiped an oncoming 2024 Chevrolet Silverado with a trailer.

The impact of the crash sent the rider tumbling on the roadway and came to rest under his motorcycle. He sustained major injuries and was pronounced dead while being sent to the hospital. His name was withheld pending the notification of his family.

Meanwhile, a 55-year-old Mission Viejo man, one of the other motorcyclists, tried to avoid the downed man, causing his motorcycle to swerve and crash into the pickup truck. He suffered major injuries and was transported to Palomar Medical Center for treatment.

The driver of the heavy, a 38-year-old San Diego man, and a passenger in the truck were uninjured. Additional details will be disclosed once they become available.

Police work is underway.

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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 another 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. 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 and insurer.
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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to fatalities and severe injuries because they are not as protected as drivers of other vehicles. Despite this, they remain prevalent, as they are highly accessible and can give their riders a sense of freedom.

However, compared to car passengers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that they are 16 times more prone to injury and 35 times more likely to die. In 2021, the fatality rate for motorcyclists was almost 24 times that of a regular passenger car occupant per vehicle mile traveled.

Furthermore, due to how accessible motorcycles are, many are tempted to use them even without the proper skills to do so. The NHTSA suggests that 36% of motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 2021 were riding without valid motorcycle licenses.

According to the latest Transportation Injury Mapping System data, 1,546 motorcycle-based crashes resulted in injuries or fatalities in San Diego in 2023.