Santa Cruz, CA: CHP Investigating Motorcycle Collision on Graham Hill Road
Rider Hurt in Santa Cruz Motorcycle Crash on Graham Hill Road
Santa Cruz, California (April 21, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hurt after being involved in a traffic crash Tuesday afternoon in Santa Cruz, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Authorities said the collision was reported just after 5:00 p.m. in between the 631 and 640 blocks of Graham Hill Road.
A party reporting the accident said the rider was hobbling and trying to get their motorcycle up and out of the roadway.
The motorcycle was leaking fuel into the roadway.
The report said the motorcyclist sustained possible major injuries in the accident. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene to help the victim.
CHP is investigating to establish the cause of the collision.
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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