On Tuesday morning, July 21st, the California Highway Patrol identified the man who died in an auto-motorcycle collision in the 13000-block of Piping Rock Lane near Lakeside, California. They revealed the man’s name in updated accident reports as Ryan Ferrera, 39.
The victim worked with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department as an engineer. The initial crash report placed the time of the accident at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th. Ferrara was a passenger on a 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was westbound on Piping Rock.
The CHP said that the operator of the motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle ejecting the two occupants. Medics rushed Ferrera to a trauma center where he passed away shortly after. The rider of the bike identified as a 36-year-old El Cajon resident suffered severe wounds and received treatment in a hospital.
The investigators said that the men were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash. They suspect that drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident, but haven’t confirmed it. The investigation is ongoing.
Motorcycle accidents often leave riders with severe or fatal injuries. Riders and passengers can mitigate the two by ensuring they have on a helmet certified by the United States Department of Transportation. The helmet must be adequately fastened, have face and eye covering, and allow passage of air.
Additionally, they should also wear clothing that provides a covering for their hands and legs. Ride safely, maintain the speed limit, and take turns and curves slowly.
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