A man involved in a solo motorcycle crash lost his life on Sunday, May 10th, in San Bernardino, California, an accident report states. The California Highway Patrol identified the victim as Andres Joel Esquivel, 23, of Fontana.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in a press release said that the accident that claimed the young man’s life occurred at about 2:02 p.m. on Highway 18. When officers and emergency services arrived at the scene, they found Esquivel lying on the roadway with severe injuries, but alive.
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The medics transported the man to St. Bernardine Medical Center, where he passed away despite the best efforts of the emergency room medical personnels. The doctors pronounced Esquivel dead at about 3 p.m. The accident did not involve any more vehicles or persons.
There is no additional information at this time, and the investigation into the cause of the accident remains ongoing. The CHP will provide updates at a later time.
The state of California has over 800 000 registered motorcycle riders, and a high fatality rate. The common causes of bike accidents include speeding, impairments, and adverse road conditions.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles advises motorcycle riders to wear the right gear when riding. The latter includes the face and head covering helmet that is compliant with the US Department of Transportation guidelines.
A motorcyclist should also have on protective apparels like leather or long-sleeved jackets with reflective material, long heavy pants, over the ankle-closed toe boots, and full-fingered leather gloves. Those who witness motorcycle crashes should make a 911 accident report call timeously to enable first responders to arrive in time.
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