Rider Hospitalized after Fremont Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 880 at Auto Mall Parkway Off-Ramp
Fremont, California (August 18, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured late Tuesday morning in a traffic collision in Fremont, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, on the southbound side of Interstate 880 at the Auto Mall Parkway exit.
CHP said the motorcyclist collided with another vehicle under unclear circumstances in the southbound lane of the interstate.
Motorcycle Crash on I-880 in Fremont
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found the male rider lying on the ground with possible major injuries. He was then transported to a hospital. His name and current condition were not disclosed.
Police closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 880 at Auto Mall during the investigation.
Further details regarding the collision were not immediately given.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.