Motorcyclist Suffers Major Injuries in Solo Crash

December 31, 2011-According to reports a motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a solo crash on Ortega Highway. According to the California Highway Patrol a Saturday morning solo motorcycle crash occurred on Ortega Highway in Riverside County.

California Highway Patrol Officer Jesse Udovich it is believed that the motorcyclist lost control of the bike. The motorcyclist went off of the side of the highway crashing in the vicinity of the Ortega Oaks Candy Store. Officer Udovich stated that the candy store is located three miles east of the Riverside and Orange County border.

According to CHP officer Udovich paramedics arriving on the scene found the motorcyclist in full cardiac arrest. The biker was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center in Murrieta. He said there have been some media reports that the motorcyclist has died, but is unable to confirm whether the biker has died or not. The Ortega Highway traffic was backed up into Orange County after the motorcycle crash, with one lane being closed for approximately two hours and reopening at approximately 11:15 a.m.

California Highway Patrol Officer Udovich stated that it is unclear what caused the motorcycle crash and further details about the rider were unavailable.

Long Beach Motorcycle Officer Injured in Morning Crash

December 15, 2011 -According to reports a Long Beach motorcycle officer was injured in a Thursday morning crash. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway, in the vicinity of Magnolia Avenue.

The crash occurred when the Long Beach motorcycle officer was splitting lanes between the fast lane and carpool lanes. The driver of a Toyota Corolla crossed the double yellow line leaving the carpool lane striking the officers motorcycle, according to CHP Officer Jose Perdomo.

According to CHP Officer Perdomo the impact of the crash knocked the Long Beach officer off of the motorcycle causing him to suffer injuries. One of the injuries the officer suffered was to his right arm. The Long Beach motorcycle officer was transported to UCI Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

According to the California Highway Patrol traffic was backed up in the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway and the accident scene and all lanes of traffic cleared at approximately 9:40 a.m.

Marine Killed in Motorcycle Crash on the I-5 Freeway

December 12, 2011 - According to reports a Marine was killed in a motorcycle crash on the I-5 Freeway. According to the California Highway Patrol an active duty Marine was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday on I-5.

The California Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a flat bed trailer at approximately 8:30 p.m. while traveling southbound on the I-5 Freeway in the vicinity north of Lomas Santa Fe Drive.

The Marine has been identified by the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office as Kyle Mason age 23 and resident of San Clemente. Mason was transported from the scene of the crash to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla and was pronounced dead.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, according to the California Highway Patrol. As an inactive U.S. Marine, I know that we ride a lot to get on and off base quickly and due to deployments, it is easier to store a bike than a POV. (Privately Owned Vehicle.) The fact is, autos don't pay attention to us riders. If you want to learn more about military motorcycle accidents, contact me at 213.596.9642. I have been a personal injury lawyer for years.