One person was killed while three others were injured following a collision of a pair of motorcycles in Riverside County on Thursday morning, March 30, 2023.

The Riverside County Fire Department reported that the fatal crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 near Monterey Avenue in the census-designated place of Thousand Palms.

A 51-year-old man was driving a 2021 Harley-Davidson with a 49-year-old woman in a group of motorcycles traveling east on the freeway. It reportedly veered left and struck the center median metal guardrail, causing it to overturn and eject the occupants.

The man was sent to Eisenhower Medical Center, succumbing to his wounds. The woman was sent to Desert Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Nothing is currently known about her current state.

A 2012 Harley-Davidson occupied by two people was following behind. It also overturned on the roadway after losing control due to the initial crash.

The driver, a 56-year-old man, was sent to Desert Regional Medical Center with serious wounds. The 46-year-old female passenger got minor injuries but was not hospitalized.

Interstate 10’s eastbound lanes were shut down for roughly 20 minutes as the investigation ensued. It’s unclear whether alcohol or drugs played a role.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

14% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of occupant deaths, and 4% of occupant injuries in 2020 occurred in motorcycle accidents, according to data published by the National Safety Council. These riders accounted for less than 0.6% of all vehicle miles driven and 3% of all drivers. Several lives would have been saved if helmets had been worn.

The number of fatalities increased by 11% from 2019 to 2020, and it increased by 23% for every 100,000,000 kilometers traveled. There was a 20% increase in the death rate and a 10% increase in total deaths in just ten years. In recent years, the death toll per 100,000,000 kilometers traveled has risen to 5,579.

There were more than 785 thousand motorcycles in California in 2020. Over 500 motorcyclists were killed here each year, making it one of the two deadliest states in the United States. The lack of head protection is directly linked to 6% of these fatalities.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Call the police immediately if you’re in a motorcycle accident. Avoid making any assumptions and give clear, thorough responses when corresponding with law enforcement or an insurance company. If the claimant apologizes, even if they are innocent, the insurance company may deny the claim.

If you would like a copy of the complete report, please contact the appropriate authorities. For your convenience, we have included an online form on this site that you can fill out. As soon as we have the information about your situation, we can go to work on it. At the free consultation, one of our highly recognized attorneys will focus on your case.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Riverside County

Talk to a lawyer right away if you or a loved one has been harmed or lost their lives in a California motorcycle accident. If you or a loved one were hurt or murdered because of someone else’s carelessness, you might be eligible to file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death. Talk to one of our well-respected lawyers if you’re thinking about filing a claim.

During your no-cost consultation, one of our skilled attorneys will assess your case, walk you through the next steps, and go through the many variables that could end up influencing the settlement amount.

Our award-winning Riverside County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $400 million. Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.

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