1 Injured in Collision on 91 Freeway near Tyler Street in Riverside
Riverside, California (May 31, 2022) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a Tuesday morning traffic collision that left at least one person injured in Riverside.
The accident was reported at around 6:13 a.m. on 91 Freeway near Tyler Street, according to the CHP report.
A white Jeep Cherokee and a dark-colored SUV were recovered at the accident scene. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately established.
At least one person was injured in the crash and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
“Click it or Ticket” Seat Belt Safety Campaign to Run Through Memorial Day
As Memorial Day nears, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reminds everyone taking a trip over the Memorial Weekend to always wear their seat belts and keep children in child safety seats.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, this year's Click or Ticket Campaign will run through Memorial Day. The campaign began on May 23 to June 5. During this time, according to the Sheriff's department, more officers will be on patrol looking for drivers and passengers with no seat belts, as well as vehicles where children are not in secured child safety seats.
According to Deputy Ray Cortez of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, wearing a seat belt should be automatic for all drivers and passengers. “It is the safest thing to do, especially when it comes to securing children in child safety seats, Deputy Ray Said.
In 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10,893 people who were not wearing safety belts died in traffic collisions. California accounted for 20 percent of the traffic deaths. This translates to 756 fatalities.
The State of California has a primary safety belt law allowing the police to ticket anyone not wearing a seat belt without committing any other traffic violation.
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