John Batson, 56, Killed in Homeland Motorcycle Crash on Juniper Flats Road at Watson Road
Riverside County, California (May 25, 2022) – The motorcyclist who died Wednesday evening after colliding with another vehicle in Homeland has been identified as 56-year-old John Batson from Hemet.
According to California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported at around 5:13 p.m. on Juniper Flats Road approximately 300 feet north of Watson Road.
The vehicles collided in the area under unclear circumstances.
Batson was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision.
ORIGINAL STORY
Riverside County, California (May 25, 2022) – A crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle left one person dead in Riverside County on Wednesday evening.
According to California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported at around 5:13 p.m. on Juniper Flats and Watson roads in Homeland.
The vehicles collided in the area under unclear circumstances.
One person was pronounced deceased at the scene following the collision.
There were no other injuries in the incident.
Further details on the collision were not immediately available.
The CHP is investigating the crash.
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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