Ventura, CA: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Crash on Highway 101
Rider Sustains Major Injuries in Ventura Crash on Highway 101 near Emma Wood State Beach
Ventura, California (June 10, 2021) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic collision that happened Thursday afternoon on a highway in Ventura, the California Highway Patrol reported.
CHP said the incident happened at around 1:20 p.m. on northbound Highway 101 at the Pacific Coast Highway off-ramp to Emma Wood State Beach.
The crash involved a sliver BMW K1600 motorcycle and a silver Nissan Altima.
At the time of the report, authorities had not yet established the cause of the collision.
The rider was taken to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries, as per the report.
The Altima acquired major front-end damage.
An investigation is ongoing.
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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