Rider Suffers Major Injuries Following Coalinga Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 5 at State Route 41
Coalinga, California (August 15, 2021) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Friday morning in a traffic collision in Coalinga, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened just after 10:15 a.m. Friday, August 13, on Interstate 5 at State Route 41.
The CHP said a motorcyclist collided with a black Toyota for undetermined reasons on the southbound side of the interstate.
The rider was thrown off the road upon the impact.
Major Injury Crash in Coalinga
Paramedics responded to the scene and rendered aid to the motorcycle rider who sustained major injuries in the crash.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.