Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On DUI Crash on Elverta Road in Sacramento County
61-Year-Old Elverta Man Killed in Sacramento County Motorcycle Accident on Elverta Road
Sacramento County, California (March 4, 2021) – A motorcyclist died Wednesday evening following an alleged DUI crash in Sacramento County, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Just before 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, emergency personnel responded to a report of a head-on accident on Elverta Road, just east of 16th Street.
According to the authorities, a 61-year-old Elverta man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Elverta Road when he collided head-on with a Ford F-150 driven by a 27-year-old Citrus Heights man.
Deadly Motorcycle Accident on Elverta Road in Sacramento County
The motorcyclist died at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the Ford was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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