San Carlos, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Motorcycle Crash on Highway 101
1 Seriously Injured in San Carlos Crash on Highway 101 near Holly Street Off-Ramp
San Carlos, California (July 26, 2021) – One person suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle collision that took place Monday evening on a highway in San Carlos, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred just before 6:00 p.m. on northbound Highway 101, just south of Holly Street off-ramp.
Reportedly, a sports vehicle stopped abruptly, and a Suzuki motorcycle hit it.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to help the victims.
The report said one person sustained severe injuries in the collision.
The accident left the Nos. 1 and 3 lanes of northbound Highway 101, just south of Holly Street, blocked for an unknown period.
CHP is investigating the accident.
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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