San Jose, CA: Motorcycle Accident on 280 Freeway near Mclaughlin Avenue
Major Injuries Sustained in San Jose Motorcycle Accident on 280 Freeway near Mclaughlin Avenue
San Jose, California (August 12, 2019) – Major injuries were sustained after a motorcycle collision on Sunday morning in the area of San Jose, according to the authorities.
The crash happened at around 7:12 a.m. Sunday, August 11, on the Interstate 280 Freeway at Mclaughlin Avenue off-ramp.
As per the CHP officials, a trailer truck and a motorcycle crashed for reasons yet to be determined.
Major Motorcycle versus Trailer Truck Crash on 280 Freeway
Responding firefighters found the motorcyclist down on the roadway. The name of the victim and their current condition were not immediately released.
Officials said the truck blocked at least four lanes of the highway causing a slow down on the traffic.
No additional information regarding this crash was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
Motorcycle collisions happen when visibility lowers and it is often during the late hours of the evening. Accidents are caused by drivers who make unsafe lane changes. The California Vehicle Code 22107 states that a driver shall not turn a car from direct course or make a right or left move upon a roadway until they give an appropriate signal and make the movement with reasonable safety.
It is more likely that motorcyclists collide with motorists that change lanes unsafely.
Any party hurt in a motorcycle collision may be entitled to money when they file a bodily injury claim.
Motorcycles can be Particularly Dangerous Vehicles
Motorcycle versus car accidents can cause minor injuries, severe injuries or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, investigators will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
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