Highway 99 Collision Injures Motorcycle Riders [Merced County, CA]

Merced County, CA (June 28, 2023) – On Sunday, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver and his 41-year-old female passenger, both of Patterson, were injured in a Highway 99 collision.

The traffic collision unfolded at about 4:30 p.m. north of Collier Road.

CHP said the two riders were riding a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on the freeway when a 2015 Mercedes SUV in from of them suddenly stopped due to traffic. 

According to the authorities, the SUV was traveling around 65 mph. 

The motorcycle swerved to the left and hit a concrete guardrail in the center median before it collided with the SUV, wherein the two riders were ejected. 

Immediately, the paramedics airlifted the motorcycle driver an area hospital for treatment of major injuries while the passenger was taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Both riders were wearing helmets during the accident.

The SUV driver did not sustain injuries from the collision. 

Officers said neither drugs nor alcohol appear to be a factor in the Merced County traffic collision.

Let’s Do Our Share To Prevent Traffic Accidents

Traffic safety continues to be a life-and-death matter, yet reckless driving has not declined. One person is killed in a vehicle accident every couple of hours.

Driving your children to school, driving to the market, or driving to fill up on gas should not be a life-and-death matter. Even so, the likelihood of car accidents continues to rise.

Moreover, sharing the road is a shared responsibility. It is vital to keep an eye out for those who are on the road with you.

Let us do our share to prevent traffic mishaps like the Highway 99 collision.

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Vehicle Collisions Could Happen to Anyone

Your safety on the road is never guaranteed; however, knowledge is a powerful tool. Indeed, in uncertain times such as these, you may want to speak to a professional in case of an accident.

Knowing what steps to take following the Merced County traffic collision can mean the difference between financial prosperity and financial disparity. The consequences of a severe accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts cleared by an expert.

It is good to know that the aftershock of an accident like the Merced County traffic collision, is not something to be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects.

Sweet Lawyers‘ personal injury attorneys will find our clients the most favorable possible outcome. We will achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

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