Rider Suffers Moderate Injuries in Fontana Motorcycle Collision on Interstate 10 near Cherry Avenue
Fontana, California (September 16, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a Wednesday afternoon traffic collision that happened on Interstate 10 in Fontana, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At around 5:10 p.m., authorities received a report of the accident in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Cherry Avenue.
A 2009 Yamaha motorcycle collided with a sedan under unclear circumstances.
Firefighters and AMR responded to the scene.
The motorcyclist was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries.
CHP is investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Statistics in California
- More than 500 motorcyclists died, and more than 15,500 were injured in 2017 in California.
- About 80% of all annual motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death.
- California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the largest in the nation.
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.