Lodi, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on I-5
Rider Dies in Lodi Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 5 near State Road 12
San Joaquin County, California (April 27, 2021) – A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon in a collision with a truck near Lodi, San Joaquin County, according to authorities.
The deadly accident crash happened at about 3:45 p.m. on the northbound side of Interstate 5, just south of State Road 12.
The motorcyclist was heading northbound on Interstate 5 when, for unknown reasons, the rider slammed into a big rig that was also traveling northbound, the California Highway Patrol said.
Deadly Truck, Motorcycle Accident on I-5 in San Joaquin County
According to the CHP, the motorcyclist died in the accident. The name of the rider has not been released pending family notification.
The no. 2 and 3 lanes of northbound Interstate 5 near Flag City were closed following the wreck.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
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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