Twin Lakes, CA: Rider Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Motorist at Cliff Drive and 14th Avenue
Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Twin Lakes Accident at Cliff Drive and 14th Avenue
Twin Lakes, California (April 13, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an alleged hit-and-run collision that injured one party Sunday afternoon in Twin Lakes.
The CHP responded to the crash site at approximately 4:35 p.m. in the area of Cliff Drive and 14th Avenue.
A motorcyclist was hit by a vehicle driven by a male party at the Twin Lakes intersection near the Blacks Beach under unclear circumstances.
Twin Lakes Motorcycle Accident
The motorcyclist was rushed to the Dominican Hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained in the wreck.
The involved driver stopped to render aid to the injured rider but he later fled the crash site.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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