Valley Springs, CA: 2 Injured in Motorcycle Accident at Highway 26 and Double Springs Road
Motorcyclist, Passenger Airlifted after Valley Springs Crash at Highway 26 and Double Springs Road
Valley Springs, California (April 17, 2021) – A motorcyclist and passenger were injured Friday afternoon in a traffic accident in Valley Springs, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The major injury collision was reported at around 3:22 p.m. in the area of Highway 26 and Double Springs Road, the CHP report states.
According to the report, a motorcycle collided with an Amazon delivery vehicle for an unknown reason on Highway 26 and Double Springs Road.
Major Injury Motorcycle Accident in Valley Springs
Both the driver of the motorcycle and their passenger were airlifted to Modesto hospitals with major injuries, including arm and leg injuries. Their names and condition were not immediately disclosed.
Police closed the roadway for nearly one hour while the investigation and cleanup took place.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the Valley Springs motorcycle 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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