Loleta, CA: Rider Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver on Highway 101
Motorcyclist Hurt in Loleta Accident on Highway 101
Loleta, California (May 3, 2021) – A male motorcyclist was injured in an alleged hit-and-run collision in Loleta Friday afternoon, April 30.
The motorcycle crash took place on U.S. Route 101 near the Loleta Drive offramp just about 4:30 p.m.
A male party riding a motorcycle was hit by a vehicle on the southbound side of the roadway for undetermined reasons.
Due to the impact, the motorcyclist was ejected and crashed into the center divider.
As per the California Highway Patrol report, the unidentified rider sustained minor injuries following the collision.
Meanwhile, the involved motorist did not stop to render aid and fled the crash site.
The April 30 crash remains under investigation.
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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