Arcata, CA: Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Motorcycle and Truck Collision on Highway 101 at Bayside Cutoff
Arcata Crash on Highway 101 at Bayside Cutoff Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
Humboldt County, California (May 8, 2021) – A rider sustained major injuries in a collision with a gray Dodge pickup truck Saturday morning just south of Arcata, Humboldt County.
The major injury accident happened on Highway 101 at Bayside Cutoff just around 11:13 a.m. on May 8.
It was not immediately established how the pickup truck crashed with a red sports motorbike in the morning hours.
Arcata Motorcycle Accident May 8
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet and protective gear, sustained major injuries in the crash.
An ambulance was requested to the scene, as per the report.
Meanwhile, traffic in the area was backing up to about 11:28 a.m.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to determine the cause of the accident.
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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