1 Injured in San Jose Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 near McKee Road
San Jose, California (September 21, 2021) – One person was injured in a collision involving a motorcycle on Tuesday morning in San Jose.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened on northbound Highway 101 near McKee Road at about 5:43 a.m.
The officers who responded to the incident found an unconscious rider down on the roadway after colliding with a vehicle.
The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
More information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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.