1 Suffers Major Injuries in Redding DUI Motorcycle Crash on Daniels Lane and Bear Mountain Road
Redding, California (November 4, 2021) – On Wednesday afternoon, authorities received reports of a serious injury crash that involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Redding, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The driver of a pickup truck called 911, reporting that a motorcycle had collided into the side of his Chevrolet Avalanche, resulting in him being trapped inside.
The incident occurred at around 4:14 p.m. at the intersection of Daniels Lane and Bear Mountain Road.
One person sustained a broken right clavicle in the accident. An ambulance was sent to the scene to take the patient to the hospital.
Authorities added that one of the drivers was suspected of being under the influence of drugs at the time of the collision. That person was expected to answer DUI charges.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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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