March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle on Big Bear Boulevard 

A Big Bear resident ID’d as Deryk Shaffer was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday evening. 

Per the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred on March 20th around 6:30 p.m. 

Shaffer was riding east before losing control due to a westbound Toyota making a left turn in front of him. 

The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Bear Valley Community Hospital.

Unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead at the hospital. 

An active investigation is underway.

According to statistics, approximately 80% of accidents involving a motorcycle result in injuries or death. 

Motorcycle accidents, according to the NHTSA, accounted for 14% of motor vehicle accident deaths in 2019. Motorcyclists should be fully aware of the safety challenges in which they face while riding on roads in California. Below are some tips for motorcyclists:

  • Wear proper protection
  • Ride responsibly 
  • Be knowledgeable and practice how to properly operate a motorcycle 
  • Ensure you are licensed prior to operating a motorcycle

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