At Least 1 Severely Hurt in Oakland Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 80 at SFOBB
Oakland, California (December 10, 2021) – At least one person sustained severe injuries in a Friday night motorcycle accident that happened in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at around 8:23 p.m. on westbound Interstate 80 at the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge metering lights.
Reportedly, a motorcycle crashed into the back of a white pickup truck for unknown reasons.
A passenger of the motorcycle was lying down in traffic lanes, and the rider was up and walking after the accident.
An ambulance responded to the scene and transported at least one person to the hospital with severe injuries.
Investigators are working to establish the cause of the accident.
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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