Ventura, CA: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Highway 101
Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Ventura Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 near Highway 126
Ventura, California (March 20, 2021) – A motorcyclist sustained major injuries following a traffic accident that happened Saturday morning in Ventura, according to a local news source.
The major injury collision occurred just after 10:45 a.m. on the northbound side of Highway 101, just west of the intersection with Highway 126.
Authorities said the motorcyclist drifted into the center median area and crashed into the barrier.
Major Injury Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 in Ventura
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and found the motorcyclist lying down on the roadway.
The rider was then transported to Ventura County Medical Center with major injuries. The name and condition of the patient were not immediately disclosed.
The two left lanes of the northbound freeway were temporarily closed following the accident.
No other details about the crash were immediately available.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
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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