Miguel Barragan Killed in Chino Motorcycle Collision
Miguel Barragan Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Central Avenue in Chino
Chino, California (November 5, 2019) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died in a broadside collision Monday afternoon in Chino.
32-year-old Miguel Angel Barragan, of Hemet, died in a crash involving a van.
The accident occurred at about 5:41 p.m. on Central Avenue, south of Philadelphia Street.
Authorities said Barragan was riding a Honda motorcycle southbound on Central Avenue. At the same time, a Chevy Express van driven by a 70-year-old man from Chino was making a left turn into the shopping center occupied by Denny’s, Starbucks, Smart and Final, and several other businesses.
The rider broadsided the van, according to Officer Siegfried Azarcon.
The motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:49 p.m. by Chino Valley Fire District paramedics.
Officers do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.
The southbound lanes of Central Avenue remained closed for several hours as an on-scene investigation was conducted.
Authorities are investigating the accident.
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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