Sacramento, CA: 1 Hospitalized after Motorcycle Crash at Bear Paw Dr and Elkhorn Blvd
1 Seriously Injured in Sacramento Crash on Bear Paw Drive and Elkhorn Boulevard
Sacramento, California (March 22, 2021) – One person was sent to the hospital with severe injuries after a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Sacramento, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident happened at about 12:06 p.m. at the intersection of Bear Paw Drive and W Elkhorn Boulevard.
Sacramento firefighters received calls of an ambulance required and then determined it was a traffic collision.
The firefighters responded to the scene to find a motorcycle involved in the crash. It was not clear if any other vehicle was involved.
The severely injured rider was transported by the firefighters to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment. The victim remained in an unknown condition.
The motorcycle was towed away from the scene.
CHP is investigating to establish what transpired leading to the crash.
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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