1 Seriously Injured in Antelope Motorcycle Accident on Antelope Road and Monument Drive
Antelope, California (November 21, 2021) – One person was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred Sunday morning at an intersection in Antelope, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The crash involved a red motorcycle and a black Chrysler 300.
Authorities responded to the 4635 block of Antelope Road at Monument Drive, where the collision occurred at around 11:22 a.m.
CHP officers, firefighters and paramedics responded to help the motorists.
One person suffered major injuries in the accident. The patient was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
All eastbound lanes of Antelope Road were blocked following the crash.
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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