Jamestown, CA: Major Injury Motorcycle Accident on Highway 108
At Least 1 Seriously Injured in Jamestown Motorcycle Crash on Highway 108 at Jamestown Road
Jamestown, California (April 17, 2021) – At least one person sustained serious injuries following a motorcycle crash that happened Friday evening in Jamestown.
According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the major injury collision was reported at around 1:50 p.m. Friday, April 16 in the area of Highway 108 and Jamestown Road.
For an unknown reason, a Chevy SUV collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of Highway 108 and Jamestown Road.
Motorcycle, Car Accident on Highway 108 Friday, April 16
Paramedics responded to the scene to help the parties involved in the crash. The medics determined that the accident resulted in major injuries. However, the exact number of injured parties and their identities at this time remained unknown.
Part of the highway was temporarily closed due to the accident. As of 2:40 p.m., the roadway was reopened.
Further details about the accident were not immediately available.
The Jamestown motorcycle accident remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
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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