San Francisco, CA: Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Traffic Crash on 80 Freeway at 9th Street
Rider Seriously Hurt in San Francisco Motorcycle Accident on 80 Freeway at 9th Street
San Francisco, California (August 11, 2019) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic collision in San Francisco Friday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol report.
The motorcycle crash occurred at around 3:43 p.m. August 9 in the westbound lane of Interstate 80, near the 9th street off-ramp.
As per the CHP report, a blue Toyota Matrix and a motorcycle collided in the westbound lane of the roadway for reasons still under investigation. Due to the impact, the motorcyclist was sent flying towards the right-hand shoulder direction.
The motorcyclist sustained severe injuries, including a possible broken leg and minor abrasions in the crash. The victim was attended to by paramedics and then rushed to San Francisco General Hospital for further medication.
The current condition and the identity of the wounded party have not yet been released to this time.
Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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