According to authorities, the pedestrian was walking in the eastbound lanes of the highway while an unidentified man was riding a motorcycle also heading east. For unspecified reasons, the motorcycle collided with the pedestrian in the roadway
Twentynine Palms, CA – A motorcyclist struck and killed a pedestrian in Twentynine Palms on Wednesday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The wreck took place in the area of Twentynine Palms Highway near Mesquite Springs Road on Wednesday, March 4.
According to authorities, the pedestrian was walking in the eastbound lanes of the highway while an unidentified man was riding a motorcycle also heading east. For unspecified reasons, the motorcycle collided with the pedestrian in the roadway.
A passerby attempted to perform CPR on the victim before emergency medical personnel arrived.
However, the pedestrian succumbed his injuries at the scene. He has since been identified as Jimmy Reynolds, 55, of Twentynine Palms.
The rider had significant injuries and medics transported him to Hi-Desert Medical Center. He was then airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
Authorities have not specified whether impairment or speed played a role in the incident. No reports of arrests or citations were announced.
Further details on the incident were not immediately available. An investigation into the collision by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is ongoing.
In 2023, San Bernardino County recorded 15,118 traffic collision victims killed or injured, ranking 32nd out of 58 California counties. Of these, 1,903 involved alcohol, 870 were motorcycle victims, and 651 were pedestrians. Speed‑related crashes numbered 3,107, and hit‑and‑run collisions totaled 1,059 statewide. Overall crash levels reflect significant traffic safety challenges on roads throughout the county. In 2022, total fatal and injury victims were 15,381 (13/58), with 1,920 alcohol‑involved crashes, 998 motorcycle victims, and 677 pedestrians killed or injured. Speed‑related collisions were 3,176, and hit‑and‑runs reached 1,107. These OTS figures show sustained high volumes of car‑accident victims in San Bernardino County, driven by alcohol, speed, and vulnerable road user involvement.
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