Sacramento, CA: Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 5 Near Rest Area
Sacramento Crash on Interstate 5 Near Rest Area Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
Sacramento, California (June 23, 2021) – A Sacramento crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon seriously injured one person.
The major injury crash happened on Interstate 5 near the Yolo rest area at approximately 3:40 p.m. on June 22
The California Highway Patrol did not establish how a red Chevrolet pickup truck, a gray Volkswagen Passat and a motorcycle crashed on the freeway.
Major Injury Sacramento Crash
Due to the impact, the rider was ejected from the bike into the right-hand shoulder of the interstate and sustained major injuries.
It was not mentioned whether or not there were other victims hurt following the collision.
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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