Male Rider Killed in Long Beach Motorcycle Crash on 405 Freeway near Cherry Avenue
Long Beach, California (October 28, 2021) – A motorcyclist died in a traffic collision that occurred early Thursday morning in Long Beach, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The 405 Freeway crash happened at around 4:38 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Cherry Avenue.
A party called authorities reporting that a male rider was run over by a vehicle.
Police officers, firefighters and Caltrans responded to the scene.
The motorcyclist died in the crash, and the Los Angeles County coroner was requested to respond.
Southbound 405 Freeway in the crash area remained closed for an unknown period following the collision.
CHP is investigating the incident.
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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