James Whiten Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Normandy Road in Menifee
Riverside, California (September 12, 2022) – 60-year-old James Whiten was killed in a Saturday evening motorcycle accident in Menifee.
The fatal crash happened at around 4 p.m. on Normandy Road, between Berea Road and La Ladera Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, James was riding a motorcycle on the roadway when he collided with an SUV that was making a U-turn.
The motorcyclist suffered major injuries in the crash and was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center where he died while receiving treatment.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
Officials say drugs and alcohol are not considered a factor in the collision.
Normandy Road remain closed for a short time after the accident.
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As the summer travel season comes to an end, drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and even pedestrians are reminded to use the road responsibly.
Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving-related traffic collisions.
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