Visalia, CA: Minor Injuries Resulted after Motorcycle and Truck Crash at Avenue 256 and Road 140
At Least 1 Hurt in Visalia Accident at Avenue 256 and Road 140
Visalia, California (June 17, 2021) – At least one person sustained minor injuries following a traffic collision at an intersection in Visalia Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
The motorcycle crash happened in the area of Avenue 256 and Road 140 at approximately 7:37 a.m. on June 17.
The accident involved a motorcycle and a white semi-truck with two trailers that crashed on the westbound side of the intersection near the Tulare County Road Maintenance Yard.
Due to the impact, the motorcyclist was ejected from the bike.
Visalia Motorcycle Accident
At least one person sustained minor injuries following the collision.
Officials requested a tow truck to remove the wrecked bike away from the crash site.
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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