[06-15-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Teenage Boy Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Phelan

A teen boy died in a dirt bike accident in Phelan on Wednesday afternoon, June 15, 2022.

According to preliminary information, the fatal crash occurred at 1:27 p.m. on Sunnyslope Road and Sahara Road, east of Sheep Creek Road.

According to reports, a dirt bike rider was hit by an SUV driver.

According to the SUV driver, he was driving down a dirt road when a dirt bike came around the corner, causing both vehicles to collide.

According to the driver, the 14 to 15-year-old male dirt bike rider was also unconscious but had a pulse.

The responding officers pronounced the rider dead at the scene.

Once the deceased’s next of kin has been notified, the deceased’s identity will be disclosed.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the United States Department of Transportation, there were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2019. It had been decreasing since the early 1980s, but it began to rise again in 1998 and remained stable until 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely than passengers in a car to be injured and 35 times more likely to die in a crash.

Nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections are caused by drivers failing to see the bike. Because motorcycles are so small, they are more likely to get into accidents on the road.

On motorcycleroads.com’s ‘Top 100 Motorcycle Roads’ section, most of the roads in California are listed. More motorcycles are registered here than anywhere else in the US. About 800,000 motorcycles have been registered in the state.

Estimates put the number of motorcyclists injured at 15,527 and the death toll at 541 in 2017.

San Bernardino County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Traffic accidents can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, property damage, and even funeral expenses, not to mention the mental and emotional anguish of the victim’s family for the rest of the victim’s life.

Following a car accident, they are entitled to compensation for all of their losses and expenses. Whether or not they receive any compensation at all is determined by their attorneys’ ability to navigate the complexities of the state civil court system.

Our San Bernardino County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve. When it comes to helping victims of car accidents, we have an excellent track record of success.

For us, getting you the best possible settlement is our primary goal. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys. There is no charge for any phone or in-person consultations!