2 Hospitalized after Sacramento Accident on State Route 51 at Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, California (October 4, 2021) – Two people are now recovering in a local hospital after being involved in a motorcycle accident Sunday evening in Sacramento.
At approximately 9:00 p.m., the California Highway Patrol received a crash report involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on State Route 51 near the Exposition Boulevard off-ramp.
The circumstances that led to the collision on the northbound side of the interstate were not immediately established at the time of the report.
A Toyota RAV4 was discovered at the scene, according to the report.
State Route 51 Motorcycle Collision
The motorcycle's two occupants suffered unspecified injuries following the collision. The rider and passenger, whose identities were not immediately released, were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
There were no other victims injured following the crash.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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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At Pacific Attorney Group, we help motorcycle accident victims seek justice. If you or your loved one was involved in a motorcycle collision, we could offer free legal consultation and represent you in your motorcycle accident case without any charge unless you win.