San Francisco, CA: Motorcyclist Possibly Hurt in Traffic Crash on 280 Freeway and Highway 101
Rider Possibly Injured in San Francisco Motorcycle Accident on 280 Freeway and Highway 101
San Francisco, California (July 25, 2019) – A rider was possibly injured in a traffic collision involving a motorcycle in San Francisco Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol report.
The collision was reported at about 6:43 a.m. July 24, in the connecting ramp from northbound I-280 onto northbound Highway 101.
As per the CHP report, the accident happened when a motorcycle collided with a white Mitsubishi Lancer on the roadway for unknown reasons.
San Francisco Motorcycle Accident on 280 Freeway and Highway 101, July 24
The motorcyclist was found lying on the right hand shoulder of the road by first responder following the crash. The identity of the wounded party and the extent of the injury suffered remain unknown to this time.
It was not mentioned whether or not the driver of the Lancer stopped after the collision and cooperated with the officials’ investigation.
Meanwhile, the cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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