Rider Hurt in San Bernardino Motorcycle Crash on 10 Freeway near Waterman Avenue
San Bernardino, California (November 18, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a car Wednesday afternoon on a freeway in San Bernardino, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was reported at about 3:28 p.m. on 10 Freeway near Waterman Avenue.
The driver of a gray Honda Civic called authorities reporting that a motorcyclist crashed into their vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene to find a black Yamaha motorcycle that had collided with the Honda under unclear circumstances.
The rider suffered minor injuries in the accident. The patient was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment.
Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.
CHP is 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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