Michael Console ID'd as Motorcyclist Killed in Hesperia Crash on Ranchero Road and Kouries Way
Hesperia, California (October 30, 2021) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Bureau has identified the motorcyclist who died Thursday night in a collision with a vehicle in Hesperia as Michael Console, 32, of Victorville.
The deadly crash occurred at around 8:09 p.m. Thursday, October 28, at the intersection of Ranchero Road and Kourie Way.
According to the report, vehicles were stopped for a train crossing over Ranchero Road when a silver 2021 Toyota Highlander SUV tried to make a U-turn to go west.
A stopped black 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster also made a U-turn and collided with the Toyota.
Rider Killed in Hesperia Motorcycle Accident ID'd as Victorville Man
Emergency crews responded to the incident and pronounced Console deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, a 67-year-old Hesperia man, was not injured and remained at the scene.
Authorities closed Ranchero Road for several hours during the investigation.
The crash remained under investigation.
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In 2019, California was leading in the number of registered motorcycles in the USA. The state has also, over the years, recorded high numbers of motorcycle accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle collisions in California include:
- Motorcycle lane splitting
- Cars making left turns
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Road hazards
Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer serious injuries when an accident happens compared to car passengers. This is so because motorcycles do not have many safety features such as airbags, safety belts or steel cage to protect riders. Instead, they rely on helmets and protective riding suits only.
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