Perris, CA (September 1, 2023) A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer was injured in a collision in Perris on Wednesday, August 30th, after a collision. The California Highway Patrol said the collision also involved a pickup truck neaer Mildred Street and Redlands Avenue. Officers Javier Navarro, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson said that the accident occurred around 6:45 p.m.
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According to Officer Navarro, the motorcycle officer hit the back of a Toyota Tundra that was pulling a trailer. The Toyota was about to drive through the intersection after stopping at the stop sign, when the motorcycle crashed into it. The motorcycle officer suffered a concussion and and neck injury and is expected to be off duty for at least two months to recover. Navarro said the officer was still in the hospital on Thursday.
The pickup had two occupants, but neither appeared to be injured in the collision. Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez, a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said that the two declined any medical treatment at the scene.
Liability In Perris Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists have a naturally small profile and are more likely to be overlooked by other drivers. Many collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous lane changes. According to California Vehicle Code 22107, “No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway until such movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after the giving of an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this chapter in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a motorcycle accident including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
The family of any victim that died in a motorcycle accident may be able to seek aid through a wrongful death claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are. There are, however, statute of limitations associated with civil claims. Failing to act within the statute of limitations may result in a permanent forfeiture of your rights.
Investigating A Perris Motorcycle Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the officer injured in this collision. Anyone who may have additional information regarding this case should reach out to us. A full investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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