Earlimart, CA: Rider Hurt in Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Collision at Road 144 and Avenue 40
Earlimart Accident at Road 144 and Avenue 40 Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
Earlimart, California (May 7, 2021) – An alleged hit-and-run collision that happened near an intersection in Earlimart Thursday night seriously injured a motorcyclist.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the motorcycle crash site near Road 144 and Avenue 40 at approximately 11:15 p.m.
A man riding his motorcycle at the Earlimart intersection near the Earlimart Elementary School was hit by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury Earlimart Motorcycle Accident
Paramedics arrived at the scene and attended to the rider before transported him to an area hospital for further treatment of major injuries.
The accident resulted in the closure of the highway for an unknown time.
Authorities are still gathering more evidence to locate the involved driver who escaped the scene after the collision.
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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