Van Nuys Accident on Interstate 405 Freeway near Sherman Way Injures Motorcyclist
Van Nuys, California (September 20, 2021) – A rider was hurt in a collision with a wrong-way vehicle on a freeway in Van Nuys on September 20, the California Highway Patrol said.
The motorcycle crash took place on the Interstate 405 Freeway, just south of Sherman Way, at approximately 7:35 a.m.
The accident happened when a black SUV crossed the double yellow lanes in the morning hours for undetermined reasons. In the process, the motorcycle crashed head-on with the SUV in the HOV lane in the interstate's southbound lanes.
Due to the impact, the motorcyclist was ejected from the bike into the center divider and landed in northbound traffic lanes. In addition, the motorcycle came to a stop on the freeway's southbound side, just north of Victory.
Van Nuys Wrong Way Motorcycle Accident
The motorcyclist sustained unspecified injuries following the collision.
Meanwhile, the crash resulted in the closure of the HOV lane for about 30 minutes.
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.