Rider Injured in Sacramento Motorcycle Accident on Fruitridge Road and S Watt Avenue
Sacramento, California (October 19, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured after colliding with a car Tuesday morning at an intersection in Sacramento, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. at Fruitridge Road and S Watt Avenue.
As per the CHP report, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a Toyota Prius for unknown reasons.
The vehicles were blocking the intersection after the collision.
Police officers, firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene.
The motorcyclist suffered minor injuries and complained of pain. The rider was offered medical aid at the scene, but it was not clear if they were hospitalized.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
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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