Mendocino County, CA: 1 Hospitalized after Motorcycle Crash on Highway 20
Mendocino County Collision on Highway 20 Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
Mendocino County, California (April 26, 2021) – A rider was hospitalized with serious injuries following a traffic accident, near the city of Willits, in Mendocino County Sunday afternoon, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury collision was reported at approximately 1:25 p.m. on Highway 20 near mile marker 21.
The crash involved an unspecified vehicle and a motorcycle that crashed on the roadway for unknown reasons.
1 Suffers Serious Injuries in Mendocino County Crash
Due to the impact, the rider was ejected from the bike and sustained major injuries.
Meanwhile, the unidentified patient was rushed to a local hospital for medication.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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