Rider Hospitalized after Shasta County Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 5 near O'Brien
Shasta County, California (November 23, 2021) – A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a traffic collision that happened Monday afternoon near the O'Brien community in Shasta County, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The major injury crash occurred just after 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 22, on Interstate 5 near Obrien Inlet Road.
According to the CHP, the motorcyclist collided with a white Ford F-150 truck on the interstate for unknown reasons.
Major Injury Motorcycle Accident on I-5 in Shasta County
The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The name of the rider and their condition were not immediately available.
A section of the Interstate 5 near Obrien Inlet Road was blocked as the investigation and cleanup took place.
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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