Minor Injuries Suffered in San Diego Collision on Highway 54 near Reo Drive
San Diego, California (September 16, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle accident that happened Wednesday afternoon in San Diego.
The incident occurred at around 5:16 p.m. on eastbound Highway 54 near Reo Drive.
Authorities said a motorcycle collided with a gray Honda Civic for unknown reasons.
As per the report, the rider suffered minor injuries in the accident. An ambulance responded to the scene to offer medical help. It was not clear if the victim was hospitalized.
The cause of the accident will be established when authorities conclude their investigation.
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.