Motorcycle Officer Injured in Crash on South 5th Avenue [Oakdale, CA]

Oakdale, CA (February 09, 2022) – On Monday, a motorcycle officer sustained injuries in a crash on South 5th Avenue.

The collision happened minutes after 2 p.m. near J Street.

The motorcycle officer was trying to do a traffic stop and was southbound when a northbound driver made a left-hand turn and struck the officer.

Immediately, the emergency rescuers rushed the man to the hospital with minor injuries.

Police said the officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Meanwhile, the authorities did not arrest or cite the involved driver.

Avoid assumptions. Never assume that just because you follow the traffic rules and drive safely, other drivers will do the same. Watch for other drivers’ erratic behavior or poor driving habits. Always practice defensive driving to avoid an incident.

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Always Be a Defensive Driver

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