San Jose, CA: Major Motorcycle Crash on Highway 85 and Camden Avenue
Major Injuries Sustained in San Jose Motorcycle Accident on Highway 85 and Camden Avenue
San Jose, California (January 8, 2020) – Major injuries were sustained after a motorcycle collision on Tuesday afternoon in the area of San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision happened at around 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, on southbound Highway 85, just south of Camden Avenue.
As per the CHP officials, a motorcycle and a vehicle crashed for unknown reasons. The rider was lying down in the lanes following the crash.
Major Motorcycle Crash on Highway 85 and Camden Avenue
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the injured parties. The number of patients and their current condition was not immediately released.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the vehicles from the crash site.
The vehicles were blocking lane 1 and 2 following the crash. All lanes were opened as of 5:47 p.m.
No additional information regarding this collision was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
Motorcycle collisions happen when visibility lowers and it is often during the late hours of the evening. Accidents are caused by drivers who make unsafe lane changes. The California Vehicle Code 22107 states that a driver shall not turn a car from a direct course or make a right or left move upon a roadway until they give an appropriate signal and make the movement with reasonable safety.
It is more likely that motorcyclists collide with motorists that change lanes unsafely.
Any party hurt in a motorcycle collision may be entitled to money when they file a bodily injury claim.
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