Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Foothill Farms Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 80 at Greenback Lane Off-Ramp
Sacramento County, California (November 9, 2021) – A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a traffic collision that happened Monday morning in Foothill Farms, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at around 9:20 a.m. Monday, November 7, on Interstate 80 at the Greenback Lane exit.
A 2014 white Ducati motorcycle collided with a white Toyota Corolla in the eastbound lane of the interstate, the CHP said.
Major Injury Collision on I-80 in Foothill Farms
First responders found the motorcyclist down on the ground with major injuries.
The rider was then transported to a local hospital for treatment. The name and current condition of the patient were not available.
Police blocked eastbound Interstate 80 at Greenback Lane following the wreck.
No other details were provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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