San Jose, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Motorcycle Crash on Highway 87
At Least 1 Seriously Injured in San Jose Crash on Highway 87 near Capitol Expressway On-Ramp
San Jose, California (April 3, 2021) – At least one person was seriously injured in a Saturday early morning motorcycle crash that happened in San Jose, the California Highway Patrol said.
Reports about the collision were received at around 12:50 a.m. on northbound Highway 87, just south of W Capitol Expressway on-ramp.
Authorities said a sports bike collided with another unidentified vehicle for unknown reasons.
At least one person sustained major injuries in the crash. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene to provide medical aid to the victim.
The report did not mention the cause of the crash, but CHP is investigating.
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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