For a minute, it seemed like motorcycle safety was on everyone's mind in California. The lane-splitting bill - that has now been put on hold until the next legislative session - had both motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists, arguing about the possible new law. Whether...
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Motorcycle Accidents
Part II: Tips to stay safe when riding a motorcycle in CA
When a motorcycle collides with another vehicle - whether it is a car or truck - the injuries suffered by the motorcyclist are usually the most severe. One of the factors that makes riding a motorcycle so enjoyable - having few barriers between you and the rest of the...
Harley electric motorcycle in production, critics question safety
Harley-Davidson is a name synonymous with quality, powerful motorcycles. The brand has spent decades building its reputation and now appears to be considering a different angle: environmentalist. Although the company's latest production efforts of an electronic...
Southern CA biker killed in motorcycle accident
A man was recently killed in a tragic motorcycle accident near Palomar Mountain, California. The man, who lived in Oceanside, died at the scene after his bike collided with a car that made a left hand turn in front of him. California Highway Patrol officers are still...
California hit and run motorcycle accident leaves biker injured
A motorcyclists recently suffered serious injuries to his legs after a hit and run accident in Temecula. A report by The Press Enterprise notes a woman was arrested shortly after the crash on suspicion of a felony hit and run. According to the article, the driver...
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month: Tips to avoid accidents
Recent research is being analyzed to help get a better understanding of the common causes of motorcycle accidents. The timing is fitting, since May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. The research, out of Texas Tech University, notes that motorcycle accidents are...
CHP story changes related to fatal motorcycle accident
It's a rare thing when the media follows up on a motor vehicle accident. Even when the crash involves fatalities and multiple vehicles, and significant questions linger about possible causes of the crash, the last thing we typically hear reported is that an...
Rage may be a factor in Spring Valley motorcycle fatal
Driver distraction is getting to be one of the biggest concerns related to traffic safety. So many accidents happen because the driver of a vehicle has his or her mind on things other than the task at hand. The result can be that someone is seriously hurt or killed....
Loved ones say felony charge proper for fatal motorcycle crash
The loved ones of 37-year-old Darin Steffey say they are seeking justice for his unnecessary and untimely death. They say they got a start on that score last week when a judge ordered the woman accused of killing him to stand trial for gross vehicular manslaughter.In...
Did El Cajon motorcycle safety crackdown work?
If you happened to be riding your motorcycle in El Cajon last Friday you might have been taken by surprise by stepped up police scrutiny of your activities. Authorities insist it was all for a good cause -- reducing the number of deaths and injuries due to negligence...