Oceanside, CA: Motorcyclist Hurt in Traffic Collision on 5 Freeway near Las Pulgas Road
Rider Injured in Oceanside Motorcycle Crash on 5 Freeway near Las Pulgas Road
Oceanside, California (June 6, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hurt Saturday evening in a traffic collision that happened on 5 Freeway in Oceanside, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident took place at about 7:09 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the freeway near Las Pulgas Road.
CHP said a motorcycle collided with a car under unclear circumstances.
An ambulance was dispatched to the scene to help the rider who suffered minor injuries.
Another ambulance was also dispatched to the scene of a separate traffic collision that happened near the motorcycle crash. It was not clear how many vehicles were involved in that wreck and if there were injuries sustained.
CHP is investigating the collisions.
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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