At Least 1 Injured in Pilot Hill Accident at Salmon Falls Court and Miners Valley Road
Pilot Hill, California (May 23, 2022) – At least one person sustained major injuries in a collision between a motorcycle and a bicycle on Saturday afternoon in Pilot Hill, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident took place at Salmon Falls Court and Miners Valley Road at about 2:40 p.m. on May 21.
According to the report, the two collided at the intersection under unclear circumstances.
1 Injured in Pilot Hill Crash at Salmon Falls Court and Miners Valley Road
Responding medics attended to the parties involved in the accident.
At least one of them sustained major injuries in the collision.
Further details on the incident were not available.
Authorities are investigating to find out what caused the accident.
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Pacific Attorney Group would like to remind drivers to share the road responsibly and check twice for motorcycles.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a traffic collision than the occupants of a vehicle. In 2019, 474 people on motorcycles were killed in California.
Here are some tips to keep in mind while driving or riding to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Motorcycle Riders
- Keep the bike lights on, even during the day.
- Apply defensive riding. Do not assume drivers can see you, and avoid riding in a driver's blind spot.
- Wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection.
- Wear leather clothing such as jackets, gloves, pants, and boots with non-skid soles.
- Ensure your clothing has reflective decals or strips so drivers can see you.
Drivers
- Keep a safe distance when driving behind a motorcycle.
- Always check blind spots and mirrors before changing lanes or making a turn.
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