At Least 1 Seriously Injured in Klamath Motorcycle Crash at Highway 101 and Wilson Creek Road
Del Norte County, California (August 31, 2021) – At least one person was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a traffic crash in Klamath, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury collision was reported at around 2:33 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 101 and Wilson Creek Road.
As per the CHP report, a BMW motorcycle collided with a UPS truck for unknown reasons at the Klamath intersection.
Truck, Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 in Klamath
At least one person sustained major injuries in the crash.
No further details about the crash were immediately given.
An investigation into the collision is underway.
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.
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