Long Beach, CA: Motorcyclist Hurt in Traffic Crash on 405 Freeway near 710 Freeway
Rider Injured in Long Beach Traffic Accident on 405 Freeway near 710 Freeway
Long Beach, California (June 28, 2019) – A motorcyclist was hurt in a traffic collision involving a motorbike and a vehicle in Long Beach Friday morning.
The crash was reported at about 11:36 a.m. June 28, on 405 Freeway near 710 Freeway.
The California Highway Patrol report showed that the motorcycle crashed into the back of a vehicle in the HOV lane of the Interstate 405 Freeway for unknown reasons. Due to the impact, the rider went down in the HOV lane and the bike in the No. 1 lane.
Long Beach Traffic Accident on 405 Freeway near 710 Freeway, June 28
The injured party was attended to by the Long Beach Fire Department. The extent of the injuries suffered, and the name of the victim has not yet been released to this time. At least one ambulance was sent off at the scene of the accident.
Two cars and a motorbike were blocking the HOV lane after the wreck, but ultimately they were all pulled over to the right shoulder.
No further details have been released regarding the crash to this time.
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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