San Leandro, CA: Motorcyclist Injured in Traffic Crash at Fairmont Drive and Foothill Boulevard
Rider Hurt in San Leandro Motorcycle Accident at Fairmont Drive and Foothill Boulevard
San Leandro, California (July 12, 2019) – A motorcyclist was struck and injured by a car in the area of San Leandro Thursday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol report.
The motorcycle collision was reported at approximately 1:15 p.m. July 11, at the intersection of Fairmont Drive and Foothill Boulevard, near the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department office and the 580 Freeway.
The CHP report indicated that a Paratransit van collided with a motorcycle at the intersection for reasons still under investigation.
Motorcycle and Paratransit Van Accident in San Leandro, July 11
The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in the crash. The victim was attended to by the paramedics who arrived at the scene shortly after the collision.
It was not clear whether or not the patient was transported to the hospital for further treatment. The identity and current condition of the wounded party have not yet been disclosed.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more details to identify the main cause of the collision.
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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