Santa Cruz County, CA: Major Motorcycle Accident on Highway 1 near Bay Avenue and Porter Street
Motorcyclist Severely Injured in Santa Cruz County Motorcycle Accident on Highway 1 near Bay Avenue and Porter Street
Santa Cruz, California (August 17, 2019) – A motorcyclist was severely hurt after a traffic crash Friday morning in the area of Santa Cruz County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly collision was reported at around 7:37 a.m. Friday, August 16, on northbound Highway 1 (Cabrillo Highway) near Bay Avenue and Porter Street.
Motorcycle Crash on Highway 1 near Bay Avenue and Porter Street
Firefighters along with medical personnel attended to the motorcyclist who suffered severe injuries following the crash. The patient was transported to the hospital for treatment of a broken right wrist.
The victim’s name and their current condition were not immediately released.
Authorities did not say if the driver involved was injured in the crash.
No additional information concerning this crash was 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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