Rider Injured in American Canyon Motorcycle Crash on Highway 12 near Highway 29
American Canyon, California (September 29, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a semi-truck Wednesday morning on a highway in American Canyon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck was reported at about 8:16 a.m. on westbound Highway 12 near Highway 29 and just east of Chardonnay Golf Club.
Reportedly, the motorcyclist crashed into a United Rentals truck under unclear circumstances.
The rider was lying down in the roadway after the crash, and the motorcycle was also blocking both traffic lanes.
Motorcyclist Injured in American Canyon Accident
Medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the motorcyclist to the hospital with moderate to major injuries.
The westbound lane of the freeway near Spurs Trail was closed until 8:45 a.m. following the collision.
CHP is investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
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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