Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 132 in Modesto
Waterford Man Dies, Woman Hospitalized after Modesto Motorcycle Accident on Highway 132 near Albers Road
Modesto, California (July 4, 2021) – A motorcyclist and their passenger was seriously injured Friday night in a head-on collision east of Modesto, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash occurred shortly before 9:45 p.m. Friday, July 2, on Highway 132, just west of Albers Road.
The CHP said a 2014 GMC was traveling westbound on Highway 132 when it drifted into the eastbound lanes to pass slower traffic.
For an unknown reason, the GMC collided head-on with an oncoming Harley Davidson, driven by a 50-year-old Waterford man.
Highway 132 Accident in Modesto Kills 1, Injures 1
The motorcyclist and his passenger, a 45-year-old Waterford woman, were thrown off the bike upon the impact. The man was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman was transported to Memorial Medical Center with major injuries. Their names have not been disclosed.
The driver of the GMC, identified as Courtney Green, 26, of Modesto, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was not arrested.
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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