Rider Injured in South County Collision
South County, CA (April 22, 2022) – On Thursday evening, a 69-year-old motorcyclist sustained injuries in a Coronado Avenue collision.
The traffic accident took place at about 6:50 p.m. east of Imperial Beach.
Officers said the motorcycle rider was eastbound near 16th Street on a 2003 Honda Shadow.
As the motorcyclist approached the intersection, a 2002 Toyota Corolla driven by a 64-year-old man in the opposite direction made a turn in front of the motorcyclist.
As a result, the rider hit the car as it drove into his path.
Right away, the rescuers took the rider to a hospital with non-fatal injuries but with multiple leg breaks.
Luckily, the Toyota’s driver and his two passengers did not sustain injuries from the collision.
Officers said neither drugs nor alcohol were considered factors in this traffic collision.
It is important to always pay attention to your surroundings whenever driving. This, and abiding by all the driving laws as well as following all the road signs are simple ways to practice defensive driving. Defensive driving can lessen the chance of serious road accidents happening.
The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions. If you are a driver, pay close attention to those around you. Always keep a considerable distance from others just in case harm is near.
What To Do in Case of Traffic Accident?
Each year, around 20-50 million people suffer injuries due to road accidents. However, not everyone properly knows about the things you should do next after an injury crash.
The most valuable step you can take in response to the Coronado Avenue collision is to hire a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
However, a common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Sweet Lawyers‘ personal injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We have the desire to make our clients whole again.
No one wants to be in an auto accident. Reach out to us if you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident.
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