Ceres, CA: 1 Sustains Major Injuries in Highway 99 Motorcycle Collision
Motorcyclist Injured in Ceres Crash on Highway 99 near Whitmore Avenue Off-Ramp
Ceres, California (June 12, 2021) – One person was severely injured in a motorcycle collision that occurred Friday evening in Ceres, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident took place at about 6:14 p.m. on Highway 99 near Whitmore Avenue off-ramp.
CHP said a motorcycle and a car were involved in the collision.
Emergency crews responded to the scene to offer help.
The lane No. 3 was closed to allow firefighters to access the crash scene.
The rider suffered severe injuries in the accident. An ambulance was sent to the scene to take the victim to the hospital.
The report did not mention the cause or manner of the accident, but CHP is investigating.
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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