Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Rio Linda Motorcycle Accident at Rio Linda Boulevard and Marysville Boulevard
Rio Linda, California (September 25, 2021) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a traffic collision at an intersection in Rio Linda, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury crash happened at around 2:53 p.m. Friday, September 24, at the intersection of Rio Linda Boulevard and Marysville Boulevard, near the Food 4 Less store.
The CHP said the motorcyclist collided with another vehicle on the southbound side of Rio Linda Boulevard at Marysville Boulevard.
Major Injury Motorcycle Accident in Rio Linda
The motorcyclist sustained major injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. The name and condition of the victim were not immediately disclosed.
No other details about the crash were immediately provided.
The collision remains under investigation.
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
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.