East Los Angeles, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Motorcycle Crash on Whittier Boulevard
1 Seriously Injured in East Los Angeles Collision on 6407 W Whittier Boulevard
East Los Angeles, California (May 21, 2021) – One person was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that happened Thursday afternoon in East Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The collision occurred at about 4:00 p.m. in the 6407 block of W Whittier Boulevard.
CHP said a motorcycle collided with a Toyota Camry for unknown reasons.
One person suffered major injuries in the accident. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene to take the patient to the hospital.
Both the motorcycle and the car were towed away from the scene.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
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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