Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Stockton Crash at Main Street and Olive Avenue
Stockton, California (September 27, 2021) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Sunday night in a traffic collision at an intersection in Stockton, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury crash happened at around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, September 26, at the intersection of Main Street and Olive Avenue, near the Fire Station 12.
CHP said the motorcyclist collided with a gray Ford ranger at the Stockton intersection.
Motorcyclist Suffers Major Injuries in Stockton Collision
The motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The name and condition of the patient were not immediately disclosed.
The intersection of Main Street and Olive Avenue was closed following the crash.
The accident remains under investigation.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
In 2019, California was leading in the number of registered motorcycles in the USA. The state has also, over the years, recorded high numbers of motorcycle accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle collisions in California include:
- Motorcycle lane splitting
- Cars making left turns
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Road hazards
Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer serious injuries when an accident happens compared to car passengers. This is so because motorcycles do not have many safety features such as airbags, safety belts or steel cage to protect riders. Instead, they rely on helmets and protective riding suits only.
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