Rider Sustains Serious Injuries in Shingle Springs Motorcycle Crash on
Shingle Springs, California (October 30, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized with major injuries after being involved in a traffic collision Friday afternoon in Shingle Springs, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened at about 4:40 p.m. in the 3725 block of Durock Road at Pin Lane.
Authorities said, for unknown reasons, a fully dressed Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a car of unknown make and model at the intersection.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to help the rider who sustained a major head injury. A California Department of Forestry air ambulance was requested to transport the victim to Sutter Roseville Medical Center.
Authorities are 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.
California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
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.