Hayfork, CA: Motorcyclist Hurt in Traffic Accident on Highway 36
Rider Injured in Hayfork Traffic Accident on Highway 36
Hayfork, California (July 4, 2019) – A male motorcycle rider was hurt in a traffic collision that involved a car in Hayfork Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The crash, which happened shortly before 11:50 a.m. June 30, occurred in the area of Highway 36 and Highway 3.
The accident involved a Toyota pickup truck and a motorcycle which collided at the intersection for unknown reasons. Due to the impact of the collision, the rider was pushed about 10 feet off the edge of the roadway.
Minor Injury Motorcycle Accident in Hayfork, June 30
The motorcyclist suffered minor wounds following the crash. The unidentified victim was attended to by the paramedics who responded immediately after the accident.
It was not clear whether or not the occupants in the Toyota were hurt in the wreck.
The investigation is underway.
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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