Motorcyclist Injured in Hesperia Crash on 15 Freeway
HESPERIA, CA (August 10, 2020) – Early Saturday night, a person suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident on 15 Freeway.
The authorities received a report of the crash on August 8th at 6:10 p.m. The incident took place on the northbound 15 Freeway between Oak Hill Road and Ranchero Road.
Meanwhile, the CHP revealed a vehicle struck a vehicle. The force pushed the motorcycle into the right-hand shoulder of northbound 15 Freeway. Meanwhile, the motorcyclist fell into the center divider.
The incident caused 8 motorcycles to stop in the center divider. Moreover, 15-20 motorcyclists also stopped in lanes of traffic after the incident.
Furthermore, the authorities temporarily shut down the northbound and southbound traffic on 15 Freeway to let the helicopter land on the scene.
Upon landing, the helicopter transported the motorcyclist to Loma Linda University Medical Center in critical condition.
According to reports, the crash did not cause any other injuries. By 6:45 p.m., the freeway reopened.
At this time, the authorities continue to investigate the crash.
The Risks of Riding a Motorcycle
Motorcycle accidents are prone to be severe because riders lack stability cars normally offer. Moreover, a motorcyclist is more vulnerable to road hazards, weather conditions, and is less visible to other drivers.
Always be alert and focused on the road. Do not use smartphones or other unnecessary devices. Most especially, abide by posted speed limits while on busy boulevards.
If you see yourself unfit to drive in a moment, use a rideshare app instead.
According to the Association of Safe International Road Travel, more than half of all road occur among vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
Thus, it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident
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