Vacaville, CA: Motorcycle Collision on 80 Freeway near 505 Freeway
Rider Injured in Vacaville Motorcycle Accident on 80 Freeway near 505 Freeway
Vacaville, California (July 8, 2019) – A motorcyclist was injured in a traffic crash that happened Sunday night in Vacaville, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident took place at about 8:23 p.m. on westbound 80 Freeway, just east of 505 Freeway.
As per the CHP report, the motorcycle collided with a white pickup truck.
The rider sustained major injuries in the accident and needed medical attention. An ambulance was requested to the scene.
The rider’s family showed up at the scene and organized a tow truck for the motorcycle.
CHP is investigating 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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