Porterville Accident on Road 236 near Avenue 112 Kills Motorcyclist, Driver Arrested
Porterville, CA (September 23, 2021) –A rider died after being involved in an alleged DUI hit-and-run collision in Porterville early Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
The deadly crash was reported at about 2:30 a.m., September 22, on Road 236 south of Avenue 112.
The accident happened when a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt heading north on Road 236 swerved into the left lane and into oncoming traffic.
The Chevrolet then crashed into a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by a 57-year-old man south on the highway.
Fatal Porterville Motorcycle Accident
As per the CHP report, the unidentified rider sustained major injuries following the accident. He was attended to by paramedics before being rushed to the Kaweah Delta Medical Center, where he later died while undergoing treatment.
The 23-year-old motorist, who was intoxicated at the crash time, did not stop to render aid and escaped the scene on foot.
Authorities later found the suspect and arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run.
The collision resulted in the closure of a section of Road 236 for several hours.
An investigation into the fatal accident is underway.
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.