San Diego Accident on Interstate 5 Freeway near Friars Road Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
San Diego, California (August 25, 2021) – A motorcyclist was hurt in a collision with a vehicle Wednesday morning in San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol said.
The major injury motorcycle crash took place on the northbound Interstate 5 Freeway, just south of Friars Road, at approximately 7:38 a.m.
It was not immediately established how the motorcycle crashed with a second vehicle on the interstate on August 25.
Interstate 5 Freeway Crash
The rider, whose name was not revealed, sustained major injuries and was taken to an area hospital for medication.
Officials affirmed the involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with the law enforcers.
The cause of the accident remains under active 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.