[06-15-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Motorcyclist Injured and Airlifted After Collision on Balsam Road in Victorville

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash and was airlifted to a trauma center in Victorville Wednesday afternoon, June 15, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 3:48 p.m. at the intersection of Balsam Road and Lone Eagle Street.

For unknown reasons, a carrier van for FedEx and a gray Suzuki street bike collided.

Firefighters requested a helicopter to airlift the injured rider to an out-of-area trauma center.

An update on the rider’s condition was not available.

The official cause of the accident remains under investigation

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle riders are especially likely to get into accidents, which can cause injuries or even death. Motorcycle riders face many obvious daily dangers, such as road rash, brain injuries, and traumatic tattoos.

Most accidents hurt or kill someone because there is no protection, and the chance of a fatal accident is dozens of times higher than a car accident.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be hurt in a traffic accident and 35 times more likely to die.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle deaths rose by more than 130% between 1997 and 2006, from 2,028 in 1997 to 4,654 in 2006.

All year long, the weather and scenery in California are good for riding a motorcycle. California has more than 800,000 registered motorcycles, leading to nearly 20,000 accidents yearly.

In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents on California roads. Approximately 15,527 people were hurt, while 541 people have died.

Drivers who are distracted, drive too fast, drive while drunk, drive recklessly, drive the wrong way, or don’t follow traffic laws often cause motorcycle accidents.

Be ready for a collision at all times while riding. Wear a motorcycle helmet, boots, long pants, a motorcycle jacket, eye protection, and other safety gear when riding. Do your best to keep your body loose during a collision to protect yourself. It will be difficult to calm down and relax in a crash, but doing so could save you from tearing your muscles and breaking your bones.

San Bernardino County Personal Injury Lawyers

Our car accident attorneys assist those who have been injured in a car accident in obtaining compensation for their pain and suffering. Our organization strives to resolve client issues as promptly and efficiently as feasible.

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