Rider Hospitalized after Altadena Motorcycle Accident at Woodbury Road and Lincoln Avenue
Altadena, California (August 25, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured late Monday morning in a traffic collision at an intersection in Altadena, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at around 11:31 a.m. Monday, August 23 at the intersection of Woodbury Road and Lincoln Avenue.
CHP said the motorcyclist collided with a vehicle for undetermined reasons at the Altadena intersection.
Motorcyclist Injured in Altadena Crash
First responders arrived at the scene and found the motorcyclist with minor injuries.
The rider, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was transported to Huntington Hospital for treatment.
The crash prompted the authorities to temporarily close Woodbury Road and Lincoln Avenue.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident 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.