[06-08-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Hemet

A 33-year-old man identified as Harrold Rodriguez B. was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash in Hemet on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash occurred at around 6:45 p.m. near Devonshire Avenue in Hemet.

A northbound Suzuki motorcycle was traveling near Devonshire Avenue when a southbound Ford Taurus started to turn left as it was trying to get into a car wash.

Unfortunately, the Ford Taurus struck the Suzuki motorcycle in the process. Due to the severity of the impact, the rider was ejected from his motorcycle, resulting in fatal injuries.

The rider was rushed to the Riverside University Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Ford driver remained at the scene and was cooperative with authorities. Intoxication was not considered a factor in the collision.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcyclists are not afforded the same level of protection as drivers of automobiles. In terms of speed and road conditions, they’re just like a car, but they don’t offer the same level of protection.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 11 percent of all road accidents in the United States are attributed to motorcycle riders. In 2018, there were 82,000 motorcycle-related injuries and 4,985 motorcycle-related fatalities.

This is not shocking, given that motorcyclists are 16 times more likely than passengers in enclosed vehicles to be injured or killed in a car accident.

Tragically, California is not a particularly safe state for motorcyclists. California is home to the nation’s largest number of legally registered motorcycles, with over 800,000 registered motorcycles. At least 15,527 people were injured and 541 killed on California’s roads in 2017 due to 16,505 motorcycle accidents.

Even in the daytime, some drivers may struggle to spot motorbikes due to low visibility. Wearing reflective clothing is a good way to draw the attention of other drivers on the highway. Avoiding an accident is more important than making a fashion statement on the road, even if this doesn’t meet some people’s standards of style.

Riverside County Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Medical bills, property damage, and even burial fees can cost tens of thousands of dollars in traffic accidents, not to mention a lifetime of mental and emotional pain for the victim’s family.

Those harmed in an automobile accident have a legal right to be paid for all their losses and expenses. The ability of their attorneys to handle the complexities of the state civil court system affects whether they obtain any compensation.

Arash Law is home to one of the greatest Riverside County motorcycle accident lawyers. Our success rate in assisting accident victims is unparalleled. You owe us nothing if we don’t win any money for you!

Our skilled legal team’s mission is to obtain the best settlement possible for you. Call (619) 431-4840 today to speak with some of Riverside County’s best traffic accident injury lawyers. Telephone and in-person consultations are always entirely free!