Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Placer County Crash at Foresthill Road and Moshiron Drive
Placer County, California (September 12, 2021) – A rider was hospitalized with serious injuries in a collision with a vehicle Saturday afternoon at an intersection in Foresthill, Placer County.
The major injury crash was reported at approximately 12:42 p.m. at Foresthill Road and Moshiron Drive.
The California Highway Patrol did not immediately establish how a motorcyclist crashed with a pickup truck at the intersection.
Major Injury Placer County Crash
Paramedics responded to the scene and attended to the unidentified rider who had sustained major injuries in the crash.
The patient was then rushed to the Sutter Roseville Medical Center for further medication.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not available at the report time.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Motorcycle Accident
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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