Wilmington, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Collision at Lomita Boulevard and Van Tress Avenue
Wilmington Crash at Lomita Boulevard and Van Tress Avenue Kills One Person
Wilmington, California (May 3, 2021) – A male motorcyclist died following a traffic crash at an intersection in Wilmington Sunday night, as per a local news source.
The deadly accident took place at about 7:55 p.m., in the area of Lomita Boulevard and Van Tress Avenue.
A vehicle making a left turn onto southbound Van Tress from westbound Lomita reportedly collided with the man who was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Lomita.
Due to the impact, the motorcyclist was ejected from the bike.
Fatal Wilmington Motorcycle Crash
Sadly, the man died in the accident.
Officials affirmed the involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with the law enforcers.
Limited details about the accident were released at the report time.
An investigation into the fatal 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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