San Diego, CA: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Crash on Interstate 805
Rider Suffers Major Injuries in San Diego Collision on Interstate 805 near San Ysidro Boulevard
San Diego, California (July 28, 2021) – A motorcyclist sustained major injuries in a Tuesday night collision that took place on a freeway in San Diego, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident occurred at around 9:10 p.m. on Interstate 805 near San Ysidro Boulevard.
Reportedly, a motorcyclist ran into a semi-truck for unknown reasons.
An off-duty border patrol officer who was at the crash scene told authorities that the rider and the motorcycle were blocking traffic lanes.
The report said the motorcyclist sustained severe injuries in the accident. Paramedics responded to the scene to help the victim.
CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.
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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