Fresno, CA: Rider Killed in Motorcycle Accident at Barton and Gettysburg Avenues
Fresno Crash at Barton and Gettysburg Avenues Kills Motorcyclist
Fresno, California (July 1, 2021) – A motorcyclist died in a collision with a vehicle at an intersection in Fresno Wednesday afternoon.
The deadly motorcycle crash took place at approximately 11:30 a.m. at East Gettysburg and North Barton avenues.
The accident happened when a Honda pickup that was at a stop sign in the northbound lane of Barton, turned left onto Gettysburg Avenue in the morning hours.
In the process, the motorcyclist heading eastbound on Gettysburg at a high rate of speed crashed into the driver-side door of the pickup truck.
Fatal Fresno Motorcycle Crash
Sadly, the motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene.
As per the report, the truck operator was hospitalized with unknown injuries.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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