Arcadia, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Crash on Interstate 210
At Least 1 Seriously Injured in Arcadia Crash on Interstate 210 near N Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, California (March 2, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a major injury Arcadia crash that happened Monday evening on Interstate 210.
The crash involved a motorcycle and at least two cars and happened at about 6:00 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 210, just west of N Baldwin Avenue.
The report did not give information about the cause and manner of the collision.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to find at least one person with serious injuries.
The crash left the Nos. 1, 2, and HOV lanes blocked for an unknown period.
The motorcycle was towed away from the scene.
An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Statistics in California
- More than 500 motorcyclists died, and more than 15,500 were injured in 2017 in California.
- About 80% of all annual motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death.
- California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the largest in the nation.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.
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