35-Year-Old Male Rider Injured in Modesto Crash
Modesto, CA (July 02, 2021) – On Tuesday, a Modesto male motorcyclist, was injured in Tully Road Crash.
The accident happened at about 8:30 p.m. just north of Modesto Junior College.
Officers said the motorcyclist was riding a 2006 Kawasaki south on Tully Road approaching Trinity Avenue.
At the same time, another vehicle, a 2013 Dodge Charger driven by a 26-year-old man, also from Modesto, turned left into the motorcyclist’s path.
As a result, the motorcycle and the Dodge crashed.
The Dodge driver was did not incur injuries from the accident.
However, the Kawasaki rider is still in serious but stable condition.
Please contact Officer Ryan Olson at [email protected]. if you have witnessed the incident.
Moreover, always be wary of those around you on the road. This is especially true when it comes to sharing the road with cyclists and motorcyclists, who are more vulnerable to injuries following a crash.
Preventing Accidents From Happening
While driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed daily. That is because auto accidents are a major public health threat. Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
That is why it is indeed crucial that we drive defensively in order to avoid accidents as much as possible.
Here are some of the things that we can do to practice defensive driving:
– First of all, always drive at a controllable speed.
– Do not assume you know the other driver’s intention.
– Also, it is good to be prepared to positively react to other drivers.
– Yield at intersections, even if you have right of way.
– Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions.
Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you were injured in an accident. Our hotline is (800) 674 7852. You may also check our website and chat with our live agents.