Curt Mayer Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Scott Road in Canyon Lake
Curt Mayer Critically Hurt in Canyon Lake Motorcycle Accident on Scott Road
Canyon Lake, California (July 16, 2019) – Curt Mayer from Canyon Lake, has been identified as the motorcyclist who was struck and badly hurt by a drunk driver in the area of Canyon Lake Friday morning.
The motorcycle collision happened at approximately 5:15 a.m. July 12, on Scott Road.
The accident happened when Mayer was hit by a vehicle driven by an alleged drunk driver while riding his motorcycle. The initial report showed that Mayer was heading to work at the time of the collision.
Curt Mayer Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash in Canyon Lake, July 12
Mayer was transported to a trauma center for treatment of severely injured leg. As per the report, Mayer is in stable condition but will require several surgeries.
Meanwhile, the crash is still under an active investigation.
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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Our team at Pacific Attorney Group hopes that the person injured in this crash will recover from their injuries soon.
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