San Bernardino, CA: CHP Investigating Major Injury Motorcycle Collision on Highway 18
At Least 1 Seriously Injured in San Bernardino Crash on Highway 18 near Highway 138
San Bernardino, California (July 13, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a major injury motorcycle accident that happened Monday morning in San Bernardino.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at around 11:46 a.m. on northbound Highway 18, just south of Highway 138.
A motorcycle collided with a Chevrolet Malibu for unknown reasons.
First responders found the rider down on the shoulder and the motorcycle blocking traffic lanes.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to find one person with severe injuries.
Both the motorcycle and the car were towed away from the scene.
CHP will determine the cause of the crash when they conclude their investigation.
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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