San Diego, CA: 1 Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 15
1 Injured in Tuesday Afternoon San Diego Collision on Interstate 15 near Balboa Avenue
San Diego, California (May 12, 2021) – One person was severely injured in a motorcycle collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon in San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At around 4:48 p.m., a motorcycle and a car collided on southbound Interstate 15 near Balboa Avenue.
A Good Samaritan at the crash scene helped to move the rider and the motorcycle to the right-hand shoulder.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to help one person who sustained major injuries in the accident.
No other information about the crash was given.
CHP is investigating the incident.
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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