Pismo Beach, CA: 1 Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 101
1 Hurt in Pismo Beach Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101
Pismo Beach, California (July 13, 2019) – One person was hurt in a traffic collision that involved a motorcycle in the area of Pismo Beach Friday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol
The motorcycle collision occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. July 12, on Southbound Highway 101, near the Shell Beach Road off-ramp.
The CHP report indicated that the accident involved two cars and a motorcycle which collided in the southbound lanes of Highway 101 for reasons still under investigation. Due to the impact, one of the cars sustained front-end damage.
Pismo Beach Motorcycle Crash on Southbound Highway 101, July 12
At least one person suffered minor injuries in the crash. The victim was attended to by paramedics who arrived at the scene shortly after the collision. The identity and current condition of the wounded party have not yet been disclosed to this time.
The motorbike and one of the cars, described as a possibly Lexus or BMW sedan, were towed out of the roadway after the collision.
Police affirmed that the other vehicle which was described as a Nissan Frontier pickup truck allegedly left the crash site.
Meanwhile, the investigation is underway.
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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