Rider Airlifted after Victorville Motorcycle Accident on 7th Street near Desert Knoll Drive
Victorville, California (September 30, 2021) – A motorcyclist was critically injured Thursday morning in a collision with a car in Victorville, according to a local news source.
The crash, involving a 2015 Can-Am Spyder and a classic Mercedes Benz 300 SE, occurred at around 9:49 a.m. on Seventh Street near Desert Knoll Drive.
The female driver of the Mercedes told the authorities that she was trying to make a left turn when her vehicle collided with the three-wheel motorcycle.
The impact caused the rider to be ejected from the bike and land several feet away. The Mercedes sustained damage on the passenger side.
Victorville Motorcycle Crash on 7th Street
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and found the male rider suffering from critical injuries. He was then airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The driver of the Mercedes, who was not injured, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
Authorities temporarily closed eastbound lanes on 7th Street while the investigation and cleanup took place.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
In 2019, California was leading in the number of registered motorcycles in the USA. The state has also, over the years, recorded high numbers of motorcycle accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle collisions in California include:
- Motorcycle lane splitting
- Cars making left turns
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Road hazards
Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer serious injuries when an accident happens compared to car passengers. This is so because motorcycles do not have many safety features such as airbags, safety belts or steel cage to protect riders. Instead, they rely on helmets and protective riding suits only.
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