Hidden Valley, CA: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Crash on Gold Flat Court
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Hidden Valley Traffic Accident on Gold Flat Court
Lake County, California (June 23, 2019) – A motorcycle rider was severely hurt in a traffic collision in Hidden Valley late Saturday night.
The motorcycle collision was reported at about 8:34 p.m. June 22, at the location of 20110 Gold Flat Court near Mountain Meadow in Lake County.
The accident happened when a Ford F-150 pickup truck collided with a motorcycle for reasons still under investigation.
Motorcycle and Car Accident in Hidden Valley Lake on Saturday
The rider was found lying on the ground suffering from severe injuries as a result of the crash. The victim was attended to by the paramedics and after that, airlifted to the hospital for further treatment.
The identity and the current condition of the victim have not yet been released to this time.
It was not clear whether or not the driver of the involved car stopped after the collision and cooperated with the officials.
More details will be released immediately after the police complete their investigation.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Our team at Pacific Attorney Group hopes that the person injured in this crash will recover from their injuries soon.
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