Miguel Rivara ID'd as Granada Hills Man Killed in Santa Clarita Motorcycle Crash Golden State (5) Freeway near Antelope Valley (14) Freeway
Santa Clarita, California (May 21, 2022) – Miguel Rivara, 22, of Granada Hills, has been identified as the man who was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday morning in Granada Hills, according to the coroner's office.
The crash occurred at about 5:13 a.m. on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway at the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a motorcycle operated by Rivara collided with a big rig on the freeway in unclear circumstances.
Miguel Rivara Killed in Crash on Golden State Freeway
Sadly, Rivara sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
Further details regarding the mishap were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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