San Bernardino, CA: Major Motorcycle Crash on 10 Freeway near Cedar Avenue
1 Hospitalized after San Bernardino Motorcycle Crash on 10 Freeway and Cedar Avenue
San Bernardino, California (July 20, 2019) – One person was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash Friday night in the area of San Bernardino, according to authorities.
The crash happened at around 9:04 p.m. Friday, July 20, on 10 Freeway, west of Cedar Avenue.
As per the CHP officials, a motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into the back of the vehicle. The motorcycle was down in the number two lane following the crash.
Motorcycle Accident on 10 Freeway near Cedar Avenue
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the injured parties. One person was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment of severe injuries. The name of the patient and their current condition were not immediately known.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the vehicles from the crash site.
No additional information concerning this crash was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
Motorcycle collisions happen when visibility lowers and it is often during the late hours of the evening. Accidents are caused by drivers who make unsafe lane changes. The California Vehicle Code 22107 states that a driver shall not turn a car from direct course or make a right or left move upon a roadway until they give an appropriate signal and make the movement with reasonable safety.
It is more likely that motorcyclists collide with motorists that change lanes unsafely.
Any party hurt in a motorcycle collision may be entitled to money when they file a bodily injury claim.
Motorcycles can be Particularly Dangerous Vehicles
Motorcycle versus car accidents can cause minor injuries, severe injuries or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, investigators will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
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