Sacramento, CA: Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Motorcycle Collision on State Route 99 near Highway 50
Sacramento Accident on State Route 99 near Highway 50 Results in Major Injuries
Sacramento, California (March 19, 2021) – A rider sustained major injuries following a motorcycle accident that happened Thursday morning in Sacramento, a local news source reported.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the major injury crash site shortly before 4:25 a.m. on State Route 99 near the connecting ramp onto westbound Highway 50.
A motorcycle reportedly crashed on the northbound side of the highway under unclear circumstances.
The CHP located a dark-colored sedan and a silver sedan at the scene, but their role in the mishap remains unknown.
Major Injury Sacramento Accident
The unidentified rider, who was on the interstate’s right-hand shoulder, sustained major injuries in the wreck.
Meanwhile, the March 18 accident remains under active investigation.
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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