The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station performed a safety operation on March 25. Officers focused on educating motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists about steps that they can take to stay safe. They also let them know their responsibilities and reminded them of...
Month: March 2019
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by 86-Year-Old Motorist
Last month in February in Escondido, California, a pedestrian was hit and killed by an 86-year-old woman driving a gold 2008 Toyota Corolla. The motorist stayed at the scene and waited for the police to arrive. Alcohol was not a factor in this fatal accident. The...
There are steps teen motorcyclists can take to avoid getting hurt
Many California teens are motivated to take to the road on a motorcycle for much the same reasons adults are. They appreciate the freedom that riding alone on a motorcycle without the shell of a car affords them. Since teens have far less experience on the road,...
Bicyclist fatalities continue to rise in Los Angeles
Many major cities across the United States, including Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., have launched initiatives in recent years aimed at encouraging area residents to consider walking or riding their bikes to get around. They've done this in hopes of...
Inspecting your motorcycle might just save your life
During the last few weeks of winter, there have been some interesting weather patterns in southern California and other parts of the country. They've even brought unseasonably cold weather and snow to Los Angeles. This may have kept you from taking your motorcycle out...
What information is covered in motorcycle safety classes?
While every motorist has to take a driver's exam before they're given their California motorcycle license, few motorcyclists take an in-depth classroom-style course before getting those licenses. Research suggests that if they did, there would be far fewer motorcycle...
