Fremont, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Crash on Highway 84
Rider Dies in Fremont Motorcycle Crash on Highway 84 near Thornton Avenue Off-Ramp
Fremont, California (April 18, 2021) – A motorcyclist died after being involved in a traffic collision Saturday morning on a highway in Fremont, the California Highway Patrol reported.
At around 8:32 a.m., authorities received reports of a rider lying unresponsive in the lane No. 1 of eastbound Highway 84, just west of Thornton Avenue off-ramp after the crash.
Emergency crews responding to the scene determined that the rider was on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when they collided with another vehicle, possibly a Ford pickup truck, under unclear circumstances.
The rider suffered major injuries and died in the accident.
The report did not mention whether the occupants of the other vehicle were injured or not.
Authorities are collecting more information to establish the cause of 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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