Rider Sustains Major Injuries in Lakeland Village Motorcycle Accident at Grand Avenue and Garner Road
Riverside County, California (November 15, 2021) – A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a traffic collision that happened Sunday afternoon at a Lakeland Village intersection, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury crash occurred just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 14, at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Garner Road, near Lake Elsinore.
CHP said the motorcyclist collided with a gray sedan at the Lakeland Village intersection.
Major Injury Crash in Riverside County
The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The name and current condition of the victim were not available.
Police temporarily closed the intersection of Grand Avenue and Garner Road as they investigated the crash.
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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