Motorcyclist Injured In Oasis Semi-Truck Accident By The Intersection of Highway 86 and 76th Avenue
OASIS, CALIFORNIA (November 9, 2022) – A motorcyclist was injured in an Oasis semi-truck accident while traveling near the intersection of Highway 86 and 76th Avenue.
Riverside County officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. A motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a semi-truck under uncertain conditions.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in a helicopter in order to receive treatment.
A fire that started after the collision was extinguished around 5:04 p.m., according to the Riverside County Fire Department. An investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Oasis Semi-Truck Accidents
Far too many motorcyclists are seriously injured or killed every year in car accidents. According to the National Safety Council, “Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of all occupant fatalities, and 4% of all occupant injuries in 2020.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a motorcycle collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
- Poor road conditions
Semi-truck drivers will typically need to get a commercial license and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many collisions are due to truck drivers that make unsafe lane changes. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22107, no person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any motorcycle accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The FMCSA requires trucks to carry between $750,000 – $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of a truck driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, truck drivers will often fight hard to deny liability for any collision. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Riverside County Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Riverside County semi-truck accident? Our team of truck accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after an accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
