Palm Springs, CA: Major Injury Motorcycle Crash on Highway 111 near Tipton Road
At Least 1 Seriously Injured in Palm Springs Accident on Highway 111 near Tipton Road
Palm Springs, California (March 14, 2021) – Authorities said at least one person was seriously injured after a motorcycle accident that happened Sunday evening in Palm Springs.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at about 6:32 p.m. on Highway 11, near Tipton Road.
As per the report, a motorcycle collided with a dark color unknown SUV under unclear circumstances.
Paramedics responded to the scene to find at least one person severely injured. The victim was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.
The report did not mention the cause of the crash, but an investigation is ongoing.
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.
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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