Coarsegold, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Motorcycle Crash on Highway 41 at Road 406
1 Sustains Severe Injuries in Coarsegold Accident on Highway 41 at Road 406
Coarsegold, California (April 15, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a motorcycle accident that happened Thursday afternoon in Coarsegold, leaving one person with severe injuries.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a motorcycle and a red Toyota Rav4 collided at around 5:00 p.m. on Highway 41 at Road 406.
At the time of the report, authorities had not yet established the cause or manner of the accident.
Emergency crews responded to the scene to find at least one person with severe injuries. An air ambulance was requested to the scene to transport the victim to the hospital.
There were no other details given about the crash.
CHP is investigating the incident.
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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