Rider Injured in San Leandro Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 238 near Hesperian Boulevard
San Leandro, California (October 6, 2021) – One person was hospitalized after a Wednesday morning motorcycle crash on Interstate 238 in San Leandro, the California Highway Patrol reported.
A red sports-style motorcycle, a gray Honda CRV and a gray BMW 330I collided at around 6:51 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the interstate, near Hesperian Boulevard.
The motorcyclist was lying down in the No. 2 lane after the accident.
Firefighters responded to the scene and blocked the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 lanes.
The rider complained of pain and was transported to Eden Medical Center.
The motorcycle was towed away from the scene.
CHP is investigating to establish the cause of the collision.
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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