Van Nuys, CA: At Least 1 Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash on 405 Freeway
At Least 1 Injured in Van Nuys Collision on 405 Freeway at Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, California (May 3, 2021) – At least one person suffered major injuries in a Sunday night Van Nuys collision that took place on 405 Freeway, the California Highway Patrol said.
The accident was reported at about 11:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes at Victory Boulevard.
A motorcycle and a pickup truck with a camper trailer were involved in the collision.
The report said at least one person suffered severe injuries in the accident. Paramedics responded and transported the victim to the hospital in an unknown condition.
Several traffic lanes were blocked for an unknown duration following the incident,
CHP is collecting more information to establish the factors that may have contributed to 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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