Minor Injuries Sustained in Tehachapi Motorcycle Accident on Highway 58 near Broome Road
Tehachapi, California (October 30, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a minor injury collision that happened Friday afternoon on a highway in Tehachapi.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision transpired at about 3:10 p.m. on eastbound Highway 58, just east of Broome Road.
A motorcycle collided with a car under unclear circumstances.
The motorcycle was down in the No. 1 lane after the collision, and the rider was in the center divide.
The rider sustained minor injuries in the crash. Several nurses and a doctor were at the scene and helped the victim.
CHP officers were investigating to establish the cause of the collision.
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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