Rider Hospitalized after Santa Cruz Motorcycle Accident on Highway 1 near Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, California (December 9, 2021) – A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a traffic collision that happened Wednesday evening in Santa Cruz, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The major injury crash happened at around 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, on Highway 1, just north of Soquel Drive.
According to CHP, the collision involved three vehicles, including a Toyota 4Runner. The motorcyclist reportedly struck a tire of a vehicle in the southbound lane of the highway.
First responders found the motorcycle stuck in the tire.
Major Injury Motorcycle Crash in Santa Cruz
The motorcyclist, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was taken to a hospital with major injuries.
The southbound lanes of Highway 1 near Soquel Drive were closed for two hours following the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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