San Mateo, CA: Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 and Hillsdale Boulevard
Minor Injuries Sustained in San Mateo Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 near Hillsdale Boulevard
San Mateo, California (August 13, 2019) – Minor injuries were sustained after a motorcycle collision Monday morning in the area of San Mateo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at around 7:53 a.m. Monday, August 12, on southbound Highway 101, just north of Hillsdale Boulevard.
As per the CHP officials, a vehicle and a motorcycle crashed for reasons still under investigation. The motorcycle was down in lane 2 after the crash.
Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 in San Mateo
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the crash victims. 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. The roadway was cleared as of 8:20 a.m.
No additional details concerning this crash were provided.
An investigation is underway.
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 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.
Motorcycles can be Particularly Dangerous Vehicles
Motorcycle versus car accidents can cause minor injuries, severe injuries or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, investigators will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
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