Santa Ysabel, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Head-On Collision at Grade Road and Highway 76
1 Suffers Serious Injuries in Santa Ysabel Accident at Grade Road and Highway 76
Santa Ysabel, California (April 26, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a major injury motorcycle collision that happened at an intersection in Santa Ysabel Sunday afternoon.
The CHP said the head-on crash happened in the area of Grade Road and Highway 76 at around 2:24 p.m.
The accident involved a motorcycle and unspecified vehicle that collided head-on at the Santa Ysabel intersection under unclear circumstances.
One person, whose name was not revealed, suffered major injuries in the accident. The patient was attended to by paramedics before being rushed to an area hospital for medication.
The collision resulted in the closure of Grade Road and Highway 76 for an unknown time.
More details about the accident will be released after the CHP completes the investigation.
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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