Modesto, CA: Rider Seriously Hurt in Motorcycle Accident at Beard and Rodney Avenues

Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Modesto Collision at Beard and Rodney Avenues

Modesto, California (March 4, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a Modesto collision that left a rider with serious injuries Tuesday morning.

A motorcycle crashed with a vehicle at the intersection of Beard and Rodney avenues at approximately 9:22 a.m.

The circumstances that led to the collision near Yosemite Boulevard were not established at the time of the report.

Major Injury Modesto Motorcycle Accident

Paramedics responded to the scene and attended to the unidentified motorcyclist before rushing them to an area hospital for treatment of major injuries.

The investigators are gathering more evidence to determine the cause of the accident.

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.

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