Rider Suffers Major Injuries in Pleasant Grove Motorcycle Accident on Pleasant Grove Road
Pleasant Grove, California (September 13, 2021) – A motorcyclist was injured Sunday afternoon in a traffic collision in Pleasant Grove, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The crash was reported at around 2:05 p.m. Sunday, September 12, in the 5121 block of Pleasant Grove Road.
According to the CHP, the motorcyclist collided with a car on Pleasant Grove Road. After the impact, the rider drifted off the road and slammed into a farm equipment.
Major Injury Motorcycle Collision in Pleasant Grove
Paramedics responded to the scene and rendered aid to the motorcyclist who sustained major injuries in the crash. The name and current condition of the rider were not available.
No further details regarding the crash were immediately given.
The collision 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.
