Oildale, CA: Rider Suffers Serious Injuries in Motorcycle Accident at Woodrow Avenue and Sheldon Drive
Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Oildale Crash at Woodrow Avenue and Sheldon Drive
Oildale, California (July 20, 2021) – A rider was hospitalized with serious injuries following a motorcycle accident at an intersection in Oildale Monday evening.
The major injury crash took place at Woodrow Avenue and Sheldon Drive just before 7:00 p.m.
The collision involved a motorcycle and a red Ford F150 pickup truck that crashed at the Oildale intersection near the North Beardsley Primary School for reasons still under investigation.
Major Injury Oildale Accident
As per the California Highway Patrol report, the unidentified motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was rushed to an area hospital for medication.
Details regarding the involved driver were not immediately established at the report time.
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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