(Credit: Joe Fanaselle/SWRNN)
By Joe Fanaselle, SWRNN contributor
Update: According to California Highway Patrol officer Nathan Baer, the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on I-215 this morning when he attempted to make a lane change.
Realizing that traffic had slowed, the motorcyclist applied a hard brake and lost control, Baer said.
The man was thrown from the motorcycle and landed under the rear axle of an 18-wheeler that ran over and killed him.
Baer said: “The man was wearing a helmet, but in this instance there was nothing that he could do.”
Original story: A motorcyclist was killed this morning in a traffic collision shortly after 7:30 a.m. on southbound 215 Freeway.
The accident occurred on the southbound I-215, just north of Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
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Four vehicles — all in the number one lane behind the motorcycle– were involved in the crash, appearing to have rear-ended each other.
(Credit: Joe Fanaselle/SWRNN)
There have been no reports of serious injury from any of the drivers of the vehicles. It is not known if there were any passengers in the cars.
Officials from the Murrieta Fire Department, Murrieta Police Department and California Highway Patrol were all on scene.
Traffic in the southbound lanes is being diverted onto Murrieta Hot Springs from the southbound off-ramp.
A SigAlert has been issued for about the next two hours as authorities work to clear the scene and investigate the crash.
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How sad:(
My husband seen this …He said it was very devistating. God Bless them
It was so horrible to see this morning it is so sad. I hope his family is staying strong!
I ride as well and to hear about these kinda accidents definitely makes me and hopefully “car” drivers more aware. One thing I know for sure is to take ur time and be VERY aware in rush hour times. My condolences to the families effected in this incident
North Oaks Townhomes resident
Charleston Court
Sad to see. RIP Manny.
*Gabe – Lets eduacate your motocycle community & sometimes slow down. Too many of you speeding in & out of traffic. Not saying this was the case here but unsafe speeds & lane changing seems to have been a factor. Seen this guy speeding on numerous occasions. Rest in Peace.
Both car and motorcycle drivers need to allow more room between cars. Why’s everyone in such a hurry … to get “there” 2 minutes faster?
i felt really sad becuz that was my husbands coworker:(
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THAT PERSONS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I RIDE AND THIS IS A TERRIBLE THING TO HEAR ABOUT FOR ANYONE. SINCE I RIDE A HARLEY THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO BE MUCH LOUDER THAN STREET BIKES AND MOTORISTS I ASSUME HEAR US EASIER BUT THAT SOMETIMES HAS LITTLE OR NOTHING TO DO WITH ACCIDENTS.
this was my daughters husband. thank you for your sentiments. very devastating.
I’m a female motorcyclists and while I’ll admit that at times the “space cushion” needs to be increased by all parties, a few days ago, someone tried sharing a lane with me. He didn’t see me in my lane because he was driving and using his IPAD at the same time. This morning my co-worker asked “Why is your pipe so loud”. I said to her “You’re 34 floors up and you heard me parking my bike in the garage, that’s why”. Loud pipes saves lives, but then there are those other times, when it’s simply something that happens and there isn’t much you can do. To the family of this fallen rider, we hear a lot of people speak of angels, we as riders speak of our 2-Wheel Angels. Whenever we start our bikes, roar on our throttles, he’s with us.
It so sad to hear that. And actually witnessing such a thing can be so devastating. My prayers out to the family I am so very sorry for your lose stay strong Prayer out to you.