On Monday, June 29th, the Riverside County Coroner named Frank Escalera, 35, as the man who died in a motorcycle crash in Riverside, California. The victim passed after he crashed his bike into a tree.
The Riverside Police Department said that the crash happened on Sunday evening, June 28th, at about 4:30 p.m. on Victoria Avenue near John Street. According to Officer Ryan Railsback, Escalera, for unknown reasons, lost control of his motorcycle, went off the roadway, and slammed into a tree.
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The coroner said that the victim died at the scene, about twenty minutes after the accident. No other vehicle or person was involved in the crash, and it led to the closure of the roadway from John to MacAllister Streets for several hours.
A motorcycle accident occurs mostly due to the rider going above the speed limit and driving recklessly. Riders can prevent the severe and fatal nature of the injuries sustained by taking measures and undergoing the Basic Rider Course before operating the two-wheeled drive. The course also gives a person the chance to obtain a motorcycle license.
Riders must also follow safety tips like wearing a US Department of Transportation helmet that protects the eye and face and protective apparel. When riding at night, turn on the headlights and ride defensively, ride at a safe speed, avoid the center lane where debris and oil build-up, take further riding courses and avoid operating a bike when intoxicated.
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