Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Pacifica Crash on Highway 1 near Devil's Slide Trail
Pacifica, California (September 4, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a motorcycle collision that left one person with serious injuries on a highway in Pacifica Friday afternoon.
The major injury crash happened on Highway 1 near the Devil's Slide trail just about 3:00 p.m.
It was not immediately established how a motorcyclist crashed with a silver Toyota Camry on the southbound side of the highway.
Major Injury Pacifica Motorcycle Crash
Due to the impact, the rider was ejected from the bike and sustained major injuries.
The unidentified victim was rushed to the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for medication.
The Toyota reportedly acquired a broken front tire and moderate front-end damage following the accident.
An investigation into the crash 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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