Olympic Valley, CA: 1 Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Lanny Lane near Russell Road
1 Killed in Olympic Valley Accident on Lanny Lane near Russell Road
Olympic Valley, California (April 13, 2021) – One person died in a motorcycle accident that happened Tuesday afternoon in Olympic Valley, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident happened at about 2:25 p.m. on Lanny Lane, just east of Russell Road.
The accident involved a black SUV and a motorcycle.
Cal Fire responded to the scene to find the motorcyclist down in the roadway.
The firefighters started performing CPR on the rider, but, unfortunately, the victim did not survive their injuries and died following the crash.
There were no other details available.
CHP is investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
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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