Pilot Hill, CA: Rider Suffers Serious Injuries in Motorcycle Accident at Highway 49 and Rattlesnake Bar Road
Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Pilot Hill Crash at Highway 49 and Rattlesnake Bar Road
Pilot Hill, California (July 15, 2021) – A rider was hospitalized with serious injuries after being involved in a traffic collision at an intersection in Pilot Hill Thursday night.
The major injury crash happened at the intersection of Highway 49 and Rattlesnake Bar Road at approximately 8:43 p.m.
The California Highway Patrol did not immediately establish how a Harley Davidson motorcycle crashed with a black Toyota Tacoma at the intersection near the United States Postal Service.
Pilot Hill Motorcycle Accident
As per the report, the unidentified motorcyclist sustained moderate to major injuries, including a broken arm, and was rushed to an area hospital for medication.
The crash resulted in the closure of the intersection for an unknown time.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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