Rider Injured in San Diego Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 5 and State Route 15
San Diego, California (September 22, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday morning in a traffic collision involving four vehicles in San Diego, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The multi-car wreck occurred at around 5:47 a.m. on Interstate 5 Freeway at the connector to State Route 15.
As per the CHP report, the motorcyclist collided with a vehicle on the northbound side of the Interstate 5 Freeway.
Following the collision, the motorcycle became trapped underneath the car. Three other vehicles may have also been involved in the crash.
Multi-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 5 in San Diego
Bystanders were unable to lift the vehicle off the motorcyclist. Firefighters along with paramedics and police responded to the scene and rescued the motorcycle rider who sustained unspecified injuries in the crash.
It was not immediately known if the rider was taken to a hospital for further treatment.
A SigAlert was issued, blocking several lanes.
Further details about the collision were not immediately provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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.