Rider Injured in Mission Viejo Motorcycle Accident on 5 Freeway at Oso Parkway Off-Ramp
Mission Viejo, California (October 6, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a car Tuesday morning in Mission Viejo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at around 8:06 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, on the northbound side of 5 Freeway at the Oso Parkway exit.
CHP said the motorcyclist collided with a beige Honda Civic in the northbound lane of the freeway.
Motorcyclist Injured in 5 Freeway Accident
The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Mission Hospital Mission Viejo for treatment. The name of the rider and their condition were not immediately disclosed.
Northbound 5 Freeway was blocked at Oso Parkway while the authorities investigated the scene.
No information regarding the Honda driver was immediately available.
The crash 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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