Ripon, CA: Rider Injured in Motorcycle Collision on W Ripon Road and Austin Road
Rider Hospitalized after Ripon Motorcycle Crash on W Ripon Road and Austin Road
Ripon, California (July 27, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after being involved in a traffic collision Monday night in Ripon.
The California Highway Patrol said the incident happened at around 9:55 p.m. on W Ripon Road and Austin Road.
A white Ford Mustang collided with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle under unclear circumstances.
The motorcycle and the rider went down after the first impact.
An ambulance responded to the scene and transported the rider to the hospital with minor injuries.
Both the motorcycle and the car were towed away from the scene.
CHP is investigating 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.
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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