1 Injured in San Bernardino Motorcycle Crash on 5 Freeway near Glen Helen Parkway
San Bernardino, California (September 24, 2021) – One person was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in San Bernardino on Thursday night.
The collision happened on Interstate 5 Freeway near Glen Helen Parkway at about 10:59 p.m. September 23.
The California Highway Patrol said a motorcycle and two other vehicles were involved in the accident.
The officers who responded to the incident said the rider sustained major injuries including a broken foot and was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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.