Minor Injuries Sustained in Monterey Park Crash on 710 Freeway near W Ramona Boulevard
Monterey Park, California (September 23, 2021) – Minor injuries were sustained in a multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle that happened Wednesday morning in Monterey Park, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The pileup took place at about 6:40 a.m. on northbound 710 Freeway near W Ramona Boulevard.
A motorcycle and two cars, all of unknown make and model, collided under unclear circumstances.
The motorcycle was blocking traffic lanes after the collision, and the rider was in the center divider.
Responding emergency crews said the crash resulted in minor injuries. An ambulance was sent to the scene to offer medical aid.
An investigation to determine the cause of the collision is ongoing.
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.