Motorcyclist Airlifted after Contra Costa County Crash on Bethel Island Road at Dutch Slough
Contra Costa County, California (September 21, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured Monday afternoon in a traffic collision in unincorporated Contra Costa County near Bethel Island, according to authorities.
The crash happened at around 12:37 p.m. Monday, September 20, on Bethel Island Road at Dutch Slough.
The motorcyclist collided with a car for unknown reasons at the intersection, authorities said.
Motorcycle, Car Accident in Contra Costa County
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found the motorcyclist lying on the ground with possible internal injuries.
The rider was then airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. The name and condition of the patient were not immediately disclosed.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The collision 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.