Firefighter Brian Kelly Injured in Indio Motorcycle Accident on Monroe Street near Requa Drive
Indio, California (May 21, 2022) – Brian Kelly, an Indio firefighter, sustained major injuries in a motorcycle collision in Indio on Sunday morning, according to a local news source.
The incident happened just before 10 a.m. on May 15, on Monroe Street near Requa Drive.
According to the report, Kelly was off duty at the time when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle.
Kelly was found lying on the ground following the collision.
He was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries.
There was no update on the driver of the other vehicle.
A section of Monroe Street was closed for the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.
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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