Anaheim, CA: Motorcyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on 91 Freeway
Motorcyclist Injured in Anaheim Hit-and-Run Accident on 91 Freeway at Weir Canyon Road Off-Ramp
Anaheim, California (May 17, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured Saturday afternoon in a hit-and-run crash in Anaheim, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to CHP, the accident was reported just after noon Saturday, May 15, on the 91 Freeway at Weir Canyon Road exit.
CHP said a motorcycle collided with a gray Ford Edge for undetermined reasons in the eastbound lane of the freeway.
Paramedics responded to the scene and rendered aid to the injured motorcycle rider. The name and condition of the victim were not immediately disclosed.
The driver of the Ford, described as a woman in his 50s, fled the scene. The suspect was last seen heading eastbound on the 91 Freeway to northbound 15 Freeway transition.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
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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