Fresno, CA: 1 Seriously Hurt in Motorcycle and Car Crash on Highway 168 at Shaw Avenue
Rider Hospitalized after Fresno Motorcycle Crash on Highway 168 at Shaw Avenue
Fresno, California (August 31, 2020) – One person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a motorcycle collision early Sunday morning on a highway in Fresno.
Officials said a motorcycle possibly collided with another vehicle on eastbound Highway 168, near Shaw Avenue off-ramp, at about 1:10 a.m.
The California Highway Patrol did not immediately establish how the collision occurred.
Major Injury Fresno Motorcycle Crash on Highway 168
The unidentified motorcyclist was hospitalized with major injuries after the wreck.
Meanwhile, the accident resulted in the closure of the No. 1 lane of the off-ramp as police and emergency crews worked to investigate and clear the scene.
Motorcycle accidents more often than not result in major injuries, and sometimes death. Most motorcycle accidents in California involve collision with other vehicles, typically automobiles. When an automobile collides with a motorcycle, chances are high that the motorcyclist will sustain injuries. Riders are, therefore, advised to always wear protective gear whenever they hit the road. Protective gear can greatly reduce the extent of injuries that a rider sustains in the event of an accident. On the other hand, being involved in a motorcycle collision while not wearing proper protective gear will not only increase the chances for sustaining major injuries, but may also adversely affect the amount of settlement you get if you filed a personal injury claim.
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