Winchester, CA: Rider Hurt in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 79 near Benton Road
Winchester Crash on Highway 79 near Benton Road Injures Motorcyclist
Winchester, California (May 22, 2021) – A rider was hurt following a traffic collision that happened Friday morning in Winchester.
The motorcycle accident took place on Highway 79 at Benton Road just around 12:50 p.m. on May 21.
The crash involved a red Chrysler 200 and a motorcycle that crashed on the roadway for undetermined reasons.
Winchester Motorcycle Crash
As per the California Highway Patrol report, the motorcyclist sustained unspecified injuries following the mishap.
The collision resulted in the closure of the highway for an unknown time.
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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