Crescent City, CA: Major Injury Motorcycle Accident on Lake Earl Drive
At Least 1 Seriously Injured in Crescent City Motorcycle Crash on Lake Earl Drive
Crescent City, California (September 8, 2020) – At least one person was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a traffic accident involving a motorcycle in Crescent City, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The crash happened at about 4:42 p.m. Monday, September 7, in the 7038-7113 block of Lake Earl Drive.
According to the CHP report, the accident involved a red truck and a motorcycle. There were no details about what led up to the crash.
Major Injury Crash on Lake Earl Drive in Crescent City
At least one person sustained major injuries in the crash.
Further details about the accident were not immediately provided.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
Motorcycle accidents more often than not result in major injuries, and sometimes death. Most motorcycle accidents in California involve collision with other vehicles, typically automobiles. When an automobile collides with a motorcycle, chances are high that the motorcyclist will sustain injuries. Riders are, therefore, advised to always wear protective gear whenever they hit the road. Protective gear can greatly reduce the extent of injuries that a rider sustains in the event of an accident. On the other hand, being involved in a motorcycle collision while not wearing proper protective gear will not only increase the chances for sustaining major injuries, but may also adversely affect the amount of settlement you get if you filed a personal injury claim.
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