Police Officer Injured in Pasadena Motorcycle Accident at Colorado Boulevard and Oak Avenue
Pasadena, California (May 28, 2022) – A Pasadena police officer was injured in a crash involving a motorcycle at an intersection in Pasadena on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
The incident happened at around 3:15 p.m. on Colorado Boulevard and Oak Avenue.
Authorities said a police officer on a motorcycle collided with a red 2021 Hyundai Sonata that was trying to make a left turn from Oak Avenue onto Colorado Boulevard.
The officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Further details on the accident were not immediately available.
Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the wreck.
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Pacific Attorney Group would like to remind drivers to share the road responsibly and check twice for motorcycles.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a traffic collision than the occupants of a vehicle. In 2019, 474 people on motorcycles were killed in California.
Here are some tips to keep in mind while driving or riding to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Motorcycle Riders
- Keep the bike lights on, even during the day.
- Apply defensive riding. Do not assume drivers can see you, and avoid riding in a driver's blind spot.
- Wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection.
- Wear leather clothing such as jackets, gloves, pants, and boots with non-skid soles.
- Ensure your clothing has reflective decals or strips so drivers can see you.
Drivers
- Keep a safe distance when driving behind a motorcycle.
- Always check blind spots and mirrors before changing lanes or making a turn.
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