Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Monterey County Accident on Cabrillo Highway 1 near Palo Colorado Road
Monterey County, California (November 12, 2021) – A rider sustained major injuries in a collision with a vehicle on a highway in Monterey County Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
A motorcycle reportedly crashed with a silver Toyota RAV4 at approximately 10:29 a.m. on Cabrillo Highway 1 near Notley's Landing at Palo Colorado Road.
Although the CHP did not immediately establish how the collision occurred along the roadway on November 11, the rider was ejected from the bike.
Major Injury Monterey County Accident
The motorcyclist sustained major injuries, including a broken right leg following the crash. Paramedics attended to the injured party before rushing them to Natividad Medical Center for further medication.
Officials requested a tow truck to remove the wrecked bike and SUV away from the crash site.
After the CHP completes its investigation, more details regarding this collision will be revealed.
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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