2 Hurt in Crescent City Motorcycle Accident on Highway 199
CRESCENT CITY, CA (May 31, 2020) – Tyler Ray Gentry and Montana Bell sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash on Highway 199 on May 25.
24-year-old Tyler Ray Allen Gentry first rode his 2009 Suzuki DL-650 motorcycle north on Highway 199. At about 5:30 p.m., he swerved in a left curve too fast.
Due to speeding, Gentry lost control of his bike and struck the guardrail.
The impact of the crash ejected Tyler Ray Gentry and his passenger Montana Dawn Bell from the vehicle.
After the emergency personnel came, they administered medical assistance to Tyler Ray Gentry and Montana Bell. The two of them were taken to Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
The CHP confirmed that Montana Bell sustained major injuries. Meanwhile, the extent of Gentry’s condition remains unknown.
According to the police, drugs or alcohol didn’t cause the collision. Thus, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
California Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury Attorneys
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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