One man is dead following a motorcycle vs truck accident on Saturday (February 12) in Yucca Valley. According to a Sheriff’s press release, deputies responded to the intersection of Old Woman Springs Road and Elkins Lane in Yucca Valley around 12:30 p.m. on February 12 after receiving reports of a traffic collision involving a truck and motorcycle. Deputies reportedly arrived and contacted a driver of a burgundy GMC truck and an unresponsive male rider lying on the roadway edge. Fire and Medical personnel arrived, and after life-saving measures, the male motorcycle rider was pronounced deceased on the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Reducing the number of motorcycle-involved collisions goes beyond training and prevention on the part of motorcyclists. Ernest Figueroa offers the following tips for motorists and motorcyclists…
Give motorcycles extra room. A minor rear-end collision involving a motorcycle can have major consequences. Look twice for motorcycles. Always check and double-check blind spots and mirrors before changing lanes or merging. Passenger vehicles should remain extra vigilant when entering or crossing intersections. Nearly one-quarter of all fatal collisions in California occur within an intersection.
For motorcyclists, wear a helmet and protective gear. Remember: “No skin below the chin.” It can save your life. Watch your speed. Assume people in cars do not see you. Try to stay out of blind spots, especially around large trucks. Lane splitting is not prohibited if done in a safe and prudent manner.
