A 24-year-old man lost his life on Tuesday, July 7th, in the Rancho Cucamonga area of California. The accident report disclosed that Marco Antonio Banuelos was riding his motorcycle when he crashed at Rochester Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.

The accident happened at approximately 2:55 p.m., and the victim was southbound on Rochester before the occurrence. The preliminary investigation uncovered that Banuelos rear-ended a vehicle stopped at the traffic light as he approached the intersection.

The impact left him with severe head injuries. Medics rushed Banuelos to San Antonio Regional Hospital, where he died in the emergency department at about 3:35 p.m. There is currently no information on the driver of the car involved. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

In California, there are over 800,000 motorcycle riders; thus, auto-motorcycle collisions are not uncommon. Most crashes of this nature often lead to severe injuries or death for the motorcycle rider, making it imperative for motorcyclists to maintain the highest sense of care and caution when riding.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles advises riders always to ensure they properly fasten on the heads a United States Department of Transportation (US-DOT) safety standard compliant helmet with covering for the eye and face. Motorcyclists should also wear protective apparel like a reflective or long-sleeved leather jacket, ankle-length boots, and open fingered gloves.

When on the road, bikers should make themselves visible and ensure they accurately communicate their intention to other road users. Additionally, keep adequate space for passing and lane splitting, and be prepared to act when an adverse situation arises.

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