The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, in a press release, revealed that Andres Joel Esquivel, 23, of Fontana, died in a single motorcycle collision. The accident report states that the crash occurred on Sunday, May 10, at about 2:02 p.m., on Highway 18 in San Bernardino, California.
Officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to distress calls about a motorcycle crash on the highway. They rushed to the scene, where they found Esquivel unconscious and critically injured. Paramedics transported the victim to St. Bernardine Medical Center. He was pronounced dead at the emergency department of the hospital at 3:00 p.m.
The CHP is continuing with investigations into the cause of the crash. The press release did not give any further information regarding the collision.
Motorcycle accidents are common on roads and highways. These kinds of accidents are dangerous and can be fatal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motorcyclist is 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash.
Due to the dangers riding a motorcycle on the highway portends, motorcyclists must protect themselves when riding their bikes. They must wear protective equipment like helmets and knee braces.
In 2017, NHTSA reported that helmets saved the lives of 1, 872 motorcyclists. An additional 749 lives could have been saved if they used helmets. Thus, motorcyclists must drive safely when on the roads. They must adhere to speed limits and watch carefully before switching lanes or entering other roads.
If involved in a motorcycle accident, do not panic. Get away from harm, call emergency response officers, and do not remove your helmet or gear. File an accident report detailing what happened in the crash. Stay calm and wait for paramedics to arrive.
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