He was struck by a Toyota Camry after being ejected from his Harley Davidson
August 04, 2026 | Perris, CA
A 40-year-old man died following a multi-vehicle crash involving two motorcycles and a Toyota Camry on northbound Interstate 215.
What happened in the crash?
Daniel Bernston, 40, died after he was ejected from a Harley Davidson following a crash with a Suzuki GSXR on Interstate 215 in Perris and was then struck by a Toyota Camry.
- Date and time: Tuesday night just before 10 p.m.
- Location: Northbound Interstate-215 approaching the Harley Knox Boulevard off-ramp, Perris
- Vehicles: Harley Davidson, Suzuki GSXR, Toyota Camry
- Agency: California Highway Patrol
According to the California Highway Patrol, the Harley Davidson and Suzuki GSXR collided at unspecified speeds. Both riders were ejected. Daniel Bernston came to rest on the left shoulder of the Interstate 15 Freeway and was struck by the Toyota Camry after standing up. He was transported to Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley, where he was pronounced deceased. The Suzuki rider was hospitalized with major injuries; the name has not been released.
Why do these accidents happen?
Speeding ranks as the leading factor in fatal crashes, followed by impairment, lane departures, failure to yield, and distraction, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
| Rank | Primary Factor | Source |
|---|
| 1 | Speeding | NHTSA |
| 2 | Alcohol, drugs, medication | NHTSA |
| 3 | Failure to stay in lane | Federal Highway Administration |
| 4 | Failure to yield | CDC |
| 5 | Distracted driving | CDC |
Legal Insights
candice bond, managing partner at Bond Legal, noted that families in cases such as this benefit from prompt review of contributing factors.
“As attorneys, our job is to provide both legal information and advice to the families of those who have been killed in an accident. We can help protect your rights and prevent your statements to the police and insurance companies from being used against you.”
Key takeaways
- Review of insurance coverage and driver records
- Location of witnesses and preservation of evidence
- Guidance through civil processes without statements that could affect rights
stefano formica, of counsel with Bond Legal, explained that families may pursue civil actions when negligence such as speeding or impairment is involved.
“An incident is considered a wrongful death when either a person or entity commits a wrongful or negligent act resulting in a person's death. When vehicle accident fatalities result from unsafe driving, aggressive or distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence, family members are usually left with the option to pursue a civil action against the responsible motorist.”
Pending investigation results, the family of Daniel Bernston may have options regarding medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and related damages.
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