North Highlands, CA: One Person Hurt in Motorcycle Accident at Watt Avenue and Van Owen Street
North Highlands Crash at Watt Avenue and Van Owen Street Results in Major Injuries
North Highlands, California (April 19, 2021) – A motorcyclist sustained major injuries in a collision with a vehicle Saturday afternoon in North Highlands.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash site, at the intersection of Watt Avenue and Van Owen Street, just about 1:25 p.m.
As per the CHP report, a vehicle of unspecified make and built collided with a motorcycle heading south along Watt Avenue on April 17.
The rider was reportedly splitting lanes prior to the collision.
North Highlands Accident Injures Motorcyclist
Paramedics responded to the scene and attended to the victim who had sustained major injuries in the wreck.
Limited details about this crash were released at the time of the report.
Meanwhile, the CHP is still investigating 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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