Shelltown, CA: Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle Collision at Osborne Street and Marine View Avenue
Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Shelltown Accident at Osborne Street and Marine View Avenue
Shelltown, California (July 3, 2021) – A 32-year-old male rider was hospitalized with serious injuries after being involved in a traffic collision Friday afternoon in the Shelltown neighborhood, Southeast San Diego.
The major injury crash happened in the area of Osborne Street and Marine View Avenue at approximately 12:15 p.m.
The accident began when, for undetermined reasons, a Nissan Cube directly pulled in front of a Kawasaki motorcycle ridden by the 32-year-old man north on Osborn Street approaching Marine View Avenue.
In the process, the motorcyclist crashed with the Nissan in the afternoon hours.
Due to the impact, the rider was pinned under the vehicle and had to be rescued by firefighters.
Major Injury Shelltown Accident
The man sustained major injuries, including a broken left femur in the crash. Paramedics attended to the unidentified victim before rushing him to an area hospital for further medical aid.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Statistics in California
- More than 500 motorcyclists died, and more than 15,500 were injured in 2017 in California.
- About 80% of all annual motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death.
- California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the largest in the nation.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.
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