Paul Hernandez Killed in Motorcycle Accident at Riverside Boulevard and Swanston Drive
Sacramento, California (September 23, 2021) – 60-year-old Paul Hernandez has been identified as the motorcyclist who was killed in a collision last week Friday in Sacramento.
The fatal motorcycle accident happened at about 1 p.m. September 17, in the area of Riverside Boulevard and Swanston Drive.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Hernandez was riding a motorcycle in the area when he collided with a truck.
The paramedics responded to the incident and pronounced the rider dead at the scene of the accident.
The truck driver remained at the scene and was cooperative with the investigation.
No other details were released.
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.