What Caused Palm Springs Fatal Motorcycle Accident?

Jul 16,2017

A motorcyclist is dead following a fatal motorcycle accident in Palm Springs Saturday evening. The fatal crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of East Palm Canyon Drive and Escoba Drive. Full crash details have not been reported, but police say the accident involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle.

Paramedics then rushed the injured motorcyclist to the hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after. The driver of the car was not injured.

Police shut down the intersection for several hours while the investigated the fatal motorcycle accident. They reopened the area just after 1 a.m.

Summer is Dangerous for Motorcyclists

Summer is the deadliest season for motorcyclists in California. Most motorcycle crashes in the state occur between May and September. August is usually the deadliest month. Riders and passengers between the ages of 25 and 34 are the most likely to be killed in a motorcycle accident in California.

“Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and friends. Please drive cautiously this summer and look twice for motorcycles,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.